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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,374.26, 23,976.93 and 10,663.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,374.26, 23,976.93 and 10,663.59 is: 14,716.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,374.26 : 23,976.93 = 10,663.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,374.26/23,976.93 = 10,663.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,374.26x = 23,976.93 × 10,663.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,374.26x = 255,680,150.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,680,150.98/17,374.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,716.03

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