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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,376.30, 23,970.46 and 10,992.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,376.30, 23,970.46 and 10,992.14 is: 15,163.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,376.30 : 23,970.46 = 10,992.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,376.30/23,970.46 = 10,992.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,376.30x = 23,970.46 × 10,992.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,376.30x = 263,486,652.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,486,652.18/17,376.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,163.56

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