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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,197.31, 23,732.39 and 10,127.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,197.31, 23,732.39 and 10,127.84 is: 13,976.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,197.31 : 23,732.39 = 10,127.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,197.31/23,732.39 = 10,127.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,197.31x = 23,732.39 × 10,127.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,197.31x = 240,357,755.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,357,755.40/17,197.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,976.47

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