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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,184.52, 23,713.51 and 10,109.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,184.52, 23,713.51 and 10,109.58 is: 13,950.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,184.52 : 23,713.51 = 10,109.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,184.52/23,713.51 = 10,109.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,184.52x = 23,713.51 × 10,109.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,184.52x = 239,733,626.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,733,626.43/17,184.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,950.56

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