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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,180.63, 23,713.94 and 10,109.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,180.63, 23,713.94 and 10,109.33 is: 13,953.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,180.63 : 23,713.94 = 10,109.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,180.63/23,713.94 = 10,109.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,180.63x = 23,713.94 × 10,109.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,180.63x = 239,732,045.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,732,045.06/17,180.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,953.62

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