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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,359.08, 23,955.97 and 10,648.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,359.08, 23,955.97 and 10,648.41 is: 14,695.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,359.08 : 23,955.97 = 10,648.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,359.08/23,955.97 = 10,648.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,359.08x = 23,955.97 × 10,648.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,359.08x = 255,092,990.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,092,990.51/17,359.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,695.08

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