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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,231.19, 23,785.02 and 10,157.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,231.19, 23,785.02 and 10,157.19 is: 14,020.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,231.19 : 23,785.02 = 10,157.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,231.19/23,785.02 = 10,157.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,231.19x = 23,785.02 × 10,157.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,231.19x = 241,588,967.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,588,967.29/17,231.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,020.45

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