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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,236.81, 23,775.35 and 10,863.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,236.81, 23,775.35 and 10,863.53 is: 14,984.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,236.81 : 23,775.35 = 10,863.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,236.81/23,775.35 = 10,863.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,236.81x = 23,775.35 × 10,863.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,236.81x = 258,284,227.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,284,227.99/17,236.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,984.46

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