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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,180.52, 23,702.26 and 10,009.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,180.52, 23,702.26 and 10,009.36 is: 13,808.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,180.52 : 23,702.26 = 10,009.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,180.52/23,702.26 = 10,009.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,180.52x = 23,702.26 × 10,009.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,180.52x = 237,244,453.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,244,453.15/17,180.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,808.92

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