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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,284.07, 23,853.80 and 10,574.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,284.07, 23,853.80 and 10,574.16 is: 14,593.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,284.07 : 23,853.80 = 10,574.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,284.07/23,853.80 = 10,574.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,284.07x = 23,853.80 × 10,574.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,284.07x = 252,233,897.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,233,897.81/17,284.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,593.43

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