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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,366.18, 23,960.46 and 10,906.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,366.18, 23,960.46 and 10,906.50 is: 15,047.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,366.18 : 23,960.46 = 10,906.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,366.18/23,960.46 = 10,906.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,366.18x = 23,960.46 × 10,906.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,366.18x = 261,324,756.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,324,756.99/17,366.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,047.92

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