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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,233.80, 23,784.84 and 10,160.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,233.80, 23,784.84 and 10,160.88 is: 14,023.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,233.80 : 23,784.84 = 10,160.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,233.80/23,784.84 = 10,160.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,233.80x = 23,784.84 × 10,160.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,233.80x = 241,674,905.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,674,905.06/17,233.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,023.31

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