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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,358.69, 23,949.72 and 10,641.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,358.69, 23,949.72 and 10,641.87 is: 14,682.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,358.69 : 23,949.72 = 10,641.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,358.69/23,949.72 = 10,641.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,358.69x = 23,949.72 × 10,641.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,358.69x = 254,869,806.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,869,806.78/17,358.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,682.55

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