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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,333.72, 23,910.90 and 10,618.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,333.72, 23,910.90 and 10,618.28 is: 14,647.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,333.72 : 23,910.90 = 10,618.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,333.72/23,910.90 = 10,618.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,333.72x = 23,910.90 × 10,618.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,333.72x = 253,892,631.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,892,631.25/17,333.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,647.33

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