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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,232.30, 23,783.67 and 10,158.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,232.30, 23,783.67 and 10,158.30 is: 14,020.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,232.30 : 23,783.67 = 10,158.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,232.30/23,783.67 = 10,158.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,232.30x = 23,783.67 × 10,158.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,232.30x = 241,601,654.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,601,654.96/17,232.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,020.28

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