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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,251.80, 23,807.16 and 10,877.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,251.80, 23,807.16 and 10,877.10 is: 15,010.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,251.80 : 23,807.16 = 10,877.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,251.80/23,807.16 = 10,877.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,251.80x = 23,807.16 × 10,877.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,251.80x = 258,952,860.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,952,860.04/17,251.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,010.19

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