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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,254.94, 23,812.69 and 10,539.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,254.94, 23,812.69 and 10,539.48 is: 14,545.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,254.94 : 23,812.69 = 10,539.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,254.94/23,812.69 = 10,539.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,254.94x = 23,812.69 × 10,539.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,254.94x = 250,973,370.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,973,370.00/17,254.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,545.02

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