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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,216.40, 23,763.72 and 10,145.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,216.40, 23,763.72 and 10,145.10 is: 14,003.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,216.40 : 23,763.72 = 10,145.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,216.40/23,763.72 = 10,145.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,216.40x = 23,763.72 × 10,145.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,216.40x = 241,085,315.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,085,315.77/17,216.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,003.24

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