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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,368.22, 23,968.59 and 10,649.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,368.22, 23,968.59 and 10,649.99 is: 14,697.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,368.22 : 23,968.59 = 10,649.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,368.22/23,968.59 = 10,649.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,368.22x = 23,968.59 × 10,649.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,368.22x = 255,265,123.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,265,123.97/17,368.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,697.26

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