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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,235.08, 23,787 and 10,524.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,235.08, 23,787 and 10,524.60 is: 14,525.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,235.08 : 23,787 = 10,524.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,235.08/23,787 = 10,524.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,235.08x = 23,787 × 10,524.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,235.08x = 250,348,660.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,348,660.20/17,235.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,525.53

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