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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,159.10, 23,679.81 and 10,445.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,159.10, 23,679.81 and 10,445.01 is: 14,414.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,159.10 : 23,679.81 = 10,445.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,159.10/23,679.81 = 10,445.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,159.10x = 23,679.81 × 10,445.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,159.10x = 247,335,852.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,335,852.25/17,159.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,414.27

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