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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,106.39, 23,606.64 and 10,031.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,106.39, 23,606.64 and 10,031.45 is: 13,843.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,106.39 : 23,606.64 = 10,031.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,106.39/23,606.64 = 10,031.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,106.39x = 23,606.64 × 10,031.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,106.39x = 236,808,710.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,808,710.79/17,106.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,843.29

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