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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,823.53, 24,597.05 and 10,269.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,823.53, 24,597.05 and 10,269.26 is: 14,171.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,823.53 : 24,597.05 = 10,269.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,823.53/24,597.05 = 10,269.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,823.53x = 24,597.05 × 10,269.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,823.53x = 252,593,501.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,593,501.68/17,823.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,171.91

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