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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,205.12, 23,746.68 and 10,134

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,205.12, 23,746.68 and 10,134 is: 13,987.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,205.12 : 23,746.68 = 10,134 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,205.12/23,746.68 = 10,134/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,205.12x = 23,746.68 × 10,134
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,205.12x = 240,648,855.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,648,855.12/17,205.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,987.05

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