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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,284.18, 23,853.96 and 10,574.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,284.18, 23,853.96 and 10,574.28 is: 14,593.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,284.18 : 23,853.96 = 10,574.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,284.18/23,853.96 = 10,574.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,284.18x = 23,853.96 × 10,574.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,284.18x = 252,238,452.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,238,452.15/17,284.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,593.60

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