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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,283.57, 23,853.12 and 10,573.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,283.57, 23,853.12 and 10,573.66 is: 14,592.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,283.57 : 23,853.12 = 10,573.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,283.57/23,853.12 = 10,573.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,283.57x = 23,853.12 × 10,573.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,283.57x = 252,214,668.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,214,668.32/17,283.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,592.74

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