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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,209.92, 23,744.52 and 10,133.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,209.92, 23,744.52 and 10,133.76 is: 13,981.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,209.92 : 23,744.52 = 10,133.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,209.92/23,744.52 = 10,133.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,209.92x = 23,744.52 × 10,133.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,209.92x = 240,621,267.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,621,267.00/17,209.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,981.54

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