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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,117.40, 23,621.82 and 10,042.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,117.40, 23,621.82 and 10,042.46 is: 13,858.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,117.40 : 23,621.82 = 10,042.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,117.40/23,621.82 = 10,042.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,117.40x = 23,621.82 × 10,042.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,117.40x = 237,221,182.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,221,182.48/17,117.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,858.48

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