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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,344.44, 23,929.74 and 10,623.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,344.44, 23,929.74 and 10,623.06 is: 14,656.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,344.44 : 23,929.74 = 10,623.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,344.44/23,929.74 = 10,623.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,344.44x = 23,929.74 × 10,623.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,344.44x = 254,207,063.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,207,063.80/17,344.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,656.40

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