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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,284.22, 23,847.98 and 10,567.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,284.22, 23,847.98 and 10,567.40 is: 14,580.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,284.22 : 23,847.98 = 10,567.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,284.22/23,847.98 = 10,567.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,284.22x = 23,847.98 × 10,567.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,284.22x = 252,011,143.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,011,143.85/17,284.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,580.42

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