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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,189.52, 23,717.40 and 10,015.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,189.52, 23,717.40 and 10,015.08 is: 13,818.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,189.52 : 23,717.40 = 10,015.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,189.52/23,717.40 = 10,015.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,189.52x = 23,717.40 × 10,015.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,189.52x = 237,531,658.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,531,658.39/17,189.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,818.40

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