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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,233.56, 23,784.93 and 10,523.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,233.56, 23,784.93 and 10,523.10 is: 14,523.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,233.56 : 23,784.93 = 10,523.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,233.56/23,784.93 = 10,523.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,233.56x = 23,784.93 × 10,523.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,233.56x = 250,291,196.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,291,196.88/17,233.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,523.48

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