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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,179.63, 23,712.56 and 10,108.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,179.63, 23,712.56 and 10,108.33 is: 13,952.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,179.63 : 23,712.56 = 10,108.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,179.63/23,712.56 = 10,108.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,179.63x = 23,712.56 × 10,108.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,179.63x = 239,694,381.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,694,381.62/17,179.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,952.24

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