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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,180.63, 23,708.86 and 10,107.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,180.63, 23,708.86 and 10,107.51 is: 13,948.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,180.63 : 23,708.86 = 10,107.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,180.63/23,708.86 = 10,107.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,180.63x = 23,708.86 × 10,107.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,180.63x = 239,637,539.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,637,539.54/17,180.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,948.12

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