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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,182.50, 23,711.45 and 10,109.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,182.50, 23,711.45 and 10,109.38 is: 13,950.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,182.50 : 23,711.45 = 10,109.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,182.50/23,711.45 = 10,109.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,182.50x = 23,711.45 × 10,109.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,182.50x = 239,708,058.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,708,058.40/17,182.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,950.71

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