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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,179.13, 23,711.87 and 10,107.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,179.13, 23,711.87 and 10,107.83 is: 13,951.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,179.13 : 23,711.87 = 10,107.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,179.13/23,711.87 = 10,107.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,179.13x = 23,711.87 × 10,107.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,179.13x = 239,675,550.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,675,550.94/17,179.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,951.55

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