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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,235.17, 23,787.12 and 10,524.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,235.17, 23,787.12 and 10,524.71 is: 14,525.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,235.17 : 23,787.12 = 10,524.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,235.17/23,787.12 = 10,524.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,235.17x = 23,787.12 × 10,524.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,235.17x = 250,352,420.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,352,420.80/17,235.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,525.68

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