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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,190.52, 23,718.78 and 10,016.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,190.52, 23,718.78 and 10,016.08 is: 13,819.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,190.52 : 23,718.78 = 10,016.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,190.52/23,718.78 = 10,016.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,190.52x = 23,718.78 × 10,016.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,190.52x = 237,569,197.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,569,197.98/17,190.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,819.78

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