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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,195.09, 23,724.90 and 10,120.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,195.09, 23,724.90 and 10,120.14 is: 13,963.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,195.09 : 23,724.90 = 10,120.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,195.09/23,724.90 = 10,120.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,195.09x = 23,724.90 × 10,120.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,195.09x = 240,099,309.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,099,309.49/17,195.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,963.25

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