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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,204.76, 23,744.88 and 10,131.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,204.76, 23,744.88 and 10,131.12 is: 13,982.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,204.76 : 23,744.88 = 10,131.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,204.76/23,744.88 = 10,131.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,204.76x = 23,744.88 × 10,131.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,204.76x = 240,562,228.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,562,228.67/17,204.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,982.31

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