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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,288.39, 23,858.96 and 10,572.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,288.39, 23,858.96 and 10,572.07 is: 14,590.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,288.39 : 23,858.96 = 10,572.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,288.39/23,858.96 = 10,572.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,288.39x = 23,858.96 × 10,572.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,288.39x = 252,238,527.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,238,527.48/17,288.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,590.06

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