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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,247.84, 23,801.32 and 10,544.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,247.84, 23,801.32 and 10,544.70 is: 14,551.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,247.84 : 23,801.32 = 10,544.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,247.84/23,801.32 = 10,544.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,247.84x = 23,801.32 × 10,544.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,247.84x = 250,977,779.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,977,779.00/17,247.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,551.26

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