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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,323.52, 23,906.52 and 10,253.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,323.52, 23,906.52 and 10,253.36 is: 14,149.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,323.52 : 23,906.52 = 10,253.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,323.52/23,906.52 = 10,253.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,323.52x = 23,906.52 × 10,253.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,323.52x = 245,122,155.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,122,155.91/17,323.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,149.67

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