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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,366.82, 23,966.66 and 10,648.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,366.82, 23,966.66 and 10,648.58 is: 14,695.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,366.82 : 23,966.66 = 10,648.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,366.82/23,966.66 = 10,648.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,366.82x = 23,966.66 × 10,648.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,366.82x = 255,210,743.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,210,743.23/17,366.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,695.31

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