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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,264.34, 23,813.12 and 10,541.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,264.34, 23,813.12 and 10,541.37 is: 14,539.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,264.34 : 23,813.12 = 10,541.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,264.34/23,813.12 = 10,541.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,264.34x = 23,813.12 × 10,541.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,264.34x = 251,023,024.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,023,024.43/17,264.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,539.97

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