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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,253.65, 23,812.25 and 10,537.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,253.65, 23,812.25 and 10,537.85 is: 14,543.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,253.65 : 23,812.25 = 10,537.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,253.65/23,812.25 = 10,537.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,253.65x = 23,812.25 × 10,537.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,253.65x = 250,929,925.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,929,925.50/17,253.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,543.58

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