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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,182.56, 23,711.04 and 10,112.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,182.56, 23,711.04 and 10,112.88 is: 13,955.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,182.56 : 23,711.04 = 10,112.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,182.56/23,711.04 = 10,112.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,182.56x = 23,711.04 × 10,112.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,182.56x = 239,786,902.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,786,902.20/17,182.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,955.25

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