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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,376.06, 23,971.92 and 10,650.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,376.06, 23,971.92 and 10,650.12 is: 14,692.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,376.06 : 23,971.92 = 10,650.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,376.06/23,971.92 = 10,650.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,376.06x = 23,971.92 × 10,650.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,376.06x = 255,303,824.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,303,824.63/17,376.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,692.85

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