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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,250.12, 23,805.81 and 10,538.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,250.12, 23,805.81 and 10,538.76 is: 14,543.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,250.12 : 23,805.81 = 10,538.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,250.12/23,805.81 = 10,538.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,250.12x = 23,805.81 × 10,538.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,250.12x = 250,883,718.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,883,718.20/17,250.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,543.88

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