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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,244.58, 23,796.85 and 10,541.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,244.58, 23,796.85 and 10,541.43 is: 14,546.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,244.58 : 23,796.85 = 10,541.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,244.58/23,796.85 = 10,541.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,244.58x = 23,796.85 × 10,541.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,244.58x = 250,852,828.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,852,828.50/17,244.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,546.76

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