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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,089.76, 23,578.62 and 10,011.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,089.76, 23,578.62 and 10,011.18 is: 13,812.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,089.76 : 23,578.62 = 10,011.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,089.76/23,578.62 = 10,011.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,089.76x = 23,578.62 × 10,011.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,089.76x = 236,049,808.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,049,808.97/17,089.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,812.35

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