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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,235.64, 23,792.46 and 10,523.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,235.64, 23,792.46 and 10,523.68 is: 14,527.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,235.64 : 23,792.46 = 10,523.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,235.64/23,792.46 = 10,523.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,235.64x = 23,792.46 × 10,523.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,235.64x = 250,384,235.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,384,235.45/17,235.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,527.12

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