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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,217.69, 23,757.51 and 10,145.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,217.69, 23,757.51 and 10,145.52 is: 13,999.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,217.69 : 23,757.51 = 10,145.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,217.69/23,757.51 = 10,145.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,217.69x = 23,757.51 × 10,145.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,217.69x = 241,032,292.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,032,292.86/17,217.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,999.11

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