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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,342.48, 23,934.74 and 10,629.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,342.48, 23,934.74 and 10,629.06 is: 14,669.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,342.48 : 23,934.74 = 10,629.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,342.48/23,934.74 = 10,629.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,342.48x = 23,934.74 × 10,629.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,342.48x = 254,403,734.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,403,734.40/17,342.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,669.40

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