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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,152.44, 23,670.81 and 10,079.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,152.44, 23,670.81 and 10,079.25 is: 13,909.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,152.44 : 23,670.81 = 10,079.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,152.44/23,670.81 = 10,079.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,152.44x = 23,670.81 × 10,079.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,152.44x = 238,584,011.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,584,011.69/17,152.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,909.63

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