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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,365.65, 23,965.05 and 10,647.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,365.65, 23,965.05 and 10,647.38 is: 14,693.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,365.65 : 23,965.05 = 10,647.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,365.65/23,965.05 = 10,647.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,365.65x = 23,965.05 × 10,647.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,365.65x = 255,164,874.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,164,874.24/17,365.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,693.66

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