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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,328.69, 23,913.84 and 10,611.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,328.69, 23,913.84 and 10,611.87 is: 14,644.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,328.69 : 23,913.84 = 10,611.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,328.69/23,913.84 = 10,611.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,328.69x = 23,913.84 × 10,611.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,328.69x = 253,770,441.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,770,441.71/17,328.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,644.53

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