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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,235.13, 23,786.72 and 10,521.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,235.13, 23,786.72 and 10,521.66 is: 14,521.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,235.13 : 23,786.72 = 10,521.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,235.13/23,786.72 = 10,521.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,235.13x = 23,786.72 × 10,521.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,235.13x = 250,275,780.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,275,780.36/17,235.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,521.26

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