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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,211.47, 23,747.78 and 10,037.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,211.47, 23,747.78 and 10,037.09 is: 13,848.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,211.47 : 23,747.78 = 10,037.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,211.47/23,747.78 = 10,037.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,211.47x = 23,747.78 × 10,037.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,211.47x = 238,358,689.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,358,689.62/17,211.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,848.83

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