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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,265.15, 23,814.81 and 10,547.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,265.15, 23,814.81 and 10,547.01 is: 14,548.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,265.15 : 23,814.81 = 10,547.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,265.15/23,814.81 = 10,547.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,265.15x = 23,814.81 × 10,547.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,265.15x = 251,175,039.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,175,039.22/17,265.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,548.09

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