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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,333.74, 23,923.42 and 10,623.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,333.74, 23,923.42 and 10,623.08 is: 14,661.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,333.74 : 23,923.42 = 10,623.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,333.74/23,923.42 = 10,623.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,333.74x = 23,923.42 × 10,623.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,333.74x = 254,140,404.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,140,404.53/17,333.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,661.60

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