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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,179.80, 23,713.38 and 10,011.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,179.80, 23,713.38 and 10,011.84 is: 13,819.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,179.80 : 23,713.38 = 10,011.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,179.80/23,713.38 = 10,011.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,179.80x = 23,713.38 × 10,011.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,179.80x = 237,414,566.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,414,566.42/17,179.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,819.40

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