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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,102.78, 23,605.76 and 10,031.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,102.78, 23,605.76 and 10,031.48 is: 13,845.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,102.78 : 23,605.76 = 10,031.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,102.78/23,605.76 = 10,031.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,102.78x = 23,605.76 × 10,031.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,102.78x = 236,800,709.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,800,709.32/17,102.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,845.74

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