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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,183.52, 23,712.14 and 10,108.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,183.52, 23,712.14 and 10,108.58 is: 13,949.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,183.52 : 23,712.14 = 10,108.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,183.52/23,712.14 = 10,108.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,183.52x = 23,712.14 × 10,108.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,183.52x = 239,695,895.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,695,895.06/17,183.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,949.17

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