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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,211, 23,747.52 and 10,134.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,211, 23,747.52 and 10,134.84 is: 13,983.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,211 : 23,747.52 = 10,134.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,211/23,747.52 = 10,134.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,211x = 23,747.52 × 10,134.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,211x = 240,677,315.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,677,315.60/17,211
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,983.92

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