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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,292.61, 23,865.59 and 10,582.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,292.61, 23,865.59 and 10,582.70 is: 14,605.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,292.61 : 23,865.59 = 10,582.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,292.61/23,865.59 = 10,582.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,292.61x = 23,865.59 × 10,582.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,292.61x = 252,562,465.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,562,465.41/17,292.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,605.23

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