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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,347.36, 23,930.34 and 10,634.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,347.36, 23,930.34 and 10,634.56 is: 14,670.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,347.36 : 23,930.34 = 10,634.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,347.36/23,930.34 = 10,634.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,347.36x = 23,930.34 × 10,634.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,347.36x = 254,488,636.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,488,636.55/17,347.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,670.17

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