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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,362.50, 23,960.70 and 10,644.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,362.50, 23,960.70 and 10,644.27 is: 14,689.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,362.50 : 23,960.70 = 10,644.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,362.50/23,960.70 = 10,644.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,362.50x = 23,960.70 × 10,644.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,362.50x = 255,044,160.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,044,160.19/17,362.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,689.37

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