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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,354.17, 23,936.89 and 10,988.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,354.17, 23,936.89 and 10,988.86 is: 15,157.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,354.17 : 23,936.89 = 10,988.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,354.17/23,936.89 = 10,988.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,354.17x = 23,936.89 × 10,988.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,354.17x = 263,039,133.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,039,133.05/17,354.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,157.11

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