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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,179.79, 23,707.61 and 10,011.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,179.79, 23,707.61 and 10,011.29 is: 13,815.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,179.79 : 23,707.61 = 10,011.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,179.79/23,707.61 = 10,011.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,179.79x = 23,707.61 × 10,011.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,179.79x = 237,343,758.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,343,758.92/17,179.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,815.29

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