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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,180.68, 23,713.32 and 10,109.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,180.68, 23,713.32 and 10,109.38 is: 13,953.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,180.68 : 23,713.32 = 10,109.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,180.68/23,713.32 = 10,109.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,180.68x = 23,713.32 × 10,109.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,180.68x = 239,726,962.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,726,962.94/17,180.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,953.29

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