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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,151.27, 23,665.89 and 10,079.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,151.27, 23,665.89 and 10,079.06 is: 13,907.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,151.27 : 23,665.89 = 10,079.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,151.27/23,665.89 = 10,079.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,151.27x = 23,665.89 × 10,079.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,151.27x = 238,529,844.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,529,844.73/17,151.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,907.42

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