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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,223.07, 23,770.43 and 10,512.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,223.07, 23,770.43 and 10,512.59 is: 14,508.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,223.07 : 23,770.43 = 10,512.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,223.07/23,770.43 = 10,512.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,223.07x = 23,770.43 × 10,512.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,223.07x = 249,888,813.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,888,813.03/17,223.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,508.96

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