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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,178.14, 23,703.62 and 10,101.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,178.14, 23,703.62 and 10,101.98 is: 13,939.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,178.14 : 23,703.62 = 10,101.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,178.14/23,703.62 = 10,101.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,178.14x = 23,703.62 × 10,101.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,178.14x = 239,453,495.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,453,495.17/17,178.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,939.43

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