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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,205.10, 23,744.40 and 10,132.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,205.10, 23,744.40 and 10,132.90 is: 13,984.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,205.10 : 23,744.40 = 10,132.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,205.10/23,744.40 = 10,132.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,205.10x = 23,744.40 × 10,132.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,205.10x = 240,599,630.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,599,630.76/17,205.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,984.20

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