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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,179.14, 23,711.86 and 10,107.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,179.14, 23,711.86 and 10,107.84 is: 13,951.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,179.14 : 23,711.86 = 10,107.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,179.14/23,711.86 = 10,107.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,179.14x = 23,711.86 × 10,107.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,179.14x = 239,675,686.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,675,686.98/17,179.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,951.55

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