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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,177.30, 23,706.87 and 10,104.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,177.30, 23,706.87 and 10,104.38 is: 13,945.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,177.30 : 23,706.87 = 10,104.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,177.30/23,706.87 = 10,104.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,177.30x = 23,706.87 × 10,104.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,177.30x = 239,543,223.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,543,223.09/17,177.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,945.34

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