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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,284.74, 23,852.58 and 10,570.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,284.74, 23,852.58 and 10,570.44 is: 14,586.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,284.74 : 23,852.58 = 10,570.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,284.74/23,852.58 = 10,570.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,284.74x = 23,852.58 × 10,570.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,284.74x = 252,132,265.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,132,265.74/17,284.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,586.99

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