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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,327.69, 23,912.46 and 10,610.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,327.69, 23,912.46 and 10,610.87 is: 14,643.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,327.69 : 23,912.46 = 10,610.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,327.69/23,912.46 = 10,610.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,327.69x = 23,912.46 × 10,610.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,327.69x = 253,731,884.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,731,884.88/17,327.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,643.15

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