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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,347.55, 23,930.79 and 10,539.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,347.55, 23,930.79 and 10,539.74 is: 14,539.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,347.55 : 23,930.79 = 10,539.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,347.55/23,930.79 = 10,539.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,347.55x = 23,930.79 × 10,539.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,347.55x = 252,224,304.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,224,304.59/17,347.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,539.48

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