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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,364.16, 23,962.97 and 10,645.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,364.16, 23,962.97 and 10,645.88 is: 14,691.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,364.16 : 23,962.97 = 10,645.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,364.16/23,962.97 = 10,645.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,364.16x = 23,962.97 × 10,645.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,364.16x = 255,106,944.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,106,944.66/17,364.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,691.58

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