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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,206.77, 23,748.10 and 10,133.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,206.77, 23,748.10 and 10,133.19 is: 13,985.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,206.77 : 23,748.10 = 10,133.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,206.77/23,748.10 = 10,133.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,206.77x = 23,748.10 × 10,133.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,206.77x = 240,644,009.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,644,009.44/17,206.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,985.43

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