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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,366.16, 23,965.74 and 10,647.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,366.16, 23,965.74 and 10,647.93 is: 14,694.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,366.16 : 23,965.74 = 10,647.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,366.16/23,965.74 = 10,647.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,366.16x = 23,965.74 × 10,647.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,366.16x = 255,185,521.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,185,521.92/17,366.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,694.41

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