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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,042.60, 23,512.25 and 10,579.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,042.60, 23,512.25 and 10,579.20 is: 14,595.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,042.60 : 23,512.25 = 10,579.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,042.60/23,512.25 = 10,579.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,042.60x = 23,512.25 × 10,579.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,042.60x = 248,740,742.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,740,742.30/17,042.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,595.24

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