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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,356.63, 23,952.59 and 10,645.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,356.63, 23,952.59 and 10,645.97 is: 14,691.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,356.63 : 23,952.59 = 10,645.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,356.63/23,952.59 = 10,645.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,356.63x = 23,952.59 × 10,645.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,356.63x = 254,998,481.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,998,481.38/17,356.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,691.71

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