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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,181.18, 23,709.48 and 10,108.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,181.18, 23,709.48 and 10,108.08 is: 13,948.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,181.18 : 23,709.48 = 10,108.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,181.18/23,709.48 = 10,108.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,181.18x = 23,709.48 × 10,108.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,181.18x = 239,657,320.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,657,320.60/17,181.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,948.83

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