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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,364.51, 23,955.21 and 10,647.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,364.51, 23,955.21 and 10,647.45 is: 14,688.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,364.51 : 23,955.21 = 10,647.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,364.51/23,955.21 = 10,647.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,364.51x = 23,955.21 × 10,647.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,364.51x = 255,061,900.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,061,900.71/17,364.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,688.69

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