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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,373.28, 23,966.58 and 10,656.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,373.28, 23,966.58 and 10,656.76 is: 14,701.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,373.28 : 23,966.58 = 10,656.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,373.28/23,966.58 = 10,656.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,373.28x = 23,966.58 × 10,656.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,373.28x = 255,406,091.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,406,091.08/17,373.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,701.09

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