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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,247.96, 23,802.15 and 10,082.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,247.96, 23,802.15 and 10,082.80 is: 13,914.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,247.96 : 23,802.15 = 10,082.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,247.96/23,802.15 = 10,082.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,247.96x = 23,802.15 × 10,082.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,247.96x = 239,992,318.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,992,318.02/17,247.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,914.24

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