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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,241.80, 23,795.88 and 10,168.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,241.80, 23,795.88 and 10,168.88 is: 14,034.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,241.80 : 23,795.88 = 10,168.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,241.80/23,795.88 = 10,168.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,241.80x = 23,795.88 × 10,168.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,241.80x = 241,977,448.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,977,448.21/17,241.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,034.35

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