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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,349.78, 23,934.21 and 10,633.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,349.78, 23,934.21 and 10,633.26 is: 14,668.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,349.78 : 23,934.21 = 10,633.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,349.78/23,934.21 = 10,633.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,349.78x = 23,934.21 × 10,633.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,349.78x = 254,498,677.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,498,677.82/17,349.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,668.70

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