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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,179.68, 23,711.94 and 10,108.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,179.68, 23,711.94 and 10,108.38 is: 13,951.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,179.68 : 23,711.94 = 10,108.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,179.68/23,711.94 = 10,108.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,179.68x = 23,711.94 × 10,108.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,179.68x = 239,689,300.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,689,300.06/17,179.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,951.91

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