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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,191.80, 23,714.46 and 10,116.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,191.80, 23,714.46 and 10,116.72 is: 13,955.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,191.80 : 23,714.46 = 10,116.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,191.80/23,714.46 = 10,116.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,191.80x = 23,714.46 × 10,116.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,191.80x = 239,912,551.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,912,551.77/17,191.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,955.06

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