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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,239.97, 23,806.31 and 10,877.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,239.97, 23,806.31 and 10,877.90 is: 15,021.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,239.97 : 23,806.31 = 10,877.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,239.97/23,806.31 = 10,877.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,239.97x = 23,806.31 × 10,877.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,239.97x = 258,962,486.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,962,486.13/17,239.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,021.05

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