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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,240.52, 23,794.62 and 10,167.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,240.52, 23,794.62 and 10,167.72 is: 14,033.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,240.52 : 23,794.62 = 10,167.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,240.52/23,794.62 = 10,167.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,240.52x = 23,794.62 × 10,167.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,240.52x = 241,937,033.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,937,033.67/17,240.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,033.05

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