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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,254.67, 23,810.63 and 10,551.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,254.67, 23,810.63 and 10,551.51 is: 14,560.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,254.67 : 23,810.63 = 10,551.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,254.67/23,810.63 = 10,551.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,254.67x = 23,810.63 × 10,551.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,254.67x = 251,238,047.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,238,047.79/17,254.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,560.59

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