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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,373.83, 23,949.35 and 10,646.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,373.83, 23,949.35 and 10,646.97 is: 14,676.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,373.83 : 23,949.35 = 10,646.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,373.83/23,949.35 = 10,646.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,373.83x = 23,949.35 × 10,646.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,373.83x = 254,987,957.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,987,957.73/17,373.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,676.56

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