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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,235.81, 23,773.97 and 10,862.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,235.81, 23,773.97 and 10,862.53 is: 14,983.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,235.81 : 23,773.97 = 10,862.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,235.81/23,773.97 = 10,862.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,235.81x = 23,773.97 × 10,862.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,235.81x = 258,245,430.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,245,430.07/17,235.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,983.07

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