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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,335.74, 23,926.18 and 10,625.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,335.74, 23,926.18 and 10,625.08 is: 14,664.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,335.74 : 23,926.18 = 10,625.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,335.74/23,926.18 = 10,625.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,335.74x = 23,926.18 × 10,625.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,335.74x = 254,217,576.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,217,576.59/17,335.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,664.36

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