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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,332.52, 23,918.31 and 10,962.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,332.52, 23,918.31 and 10,962.59 is: 15,128.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,332.52 : 23,918.31 = 10,962.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,332.52/23,918.31 = 10,962.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,332.52x = 23,918.31 × 10,962.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,332.52x = 262,206,506.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,206,506.43/17,332.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,128.01

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