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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,254.08, 23,808.60 and 10,180.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,254.08, 23,808.60 and 10,180.44 is: 14,047.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,254.08 : 23,808.60 = 10,180.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,254.08/23,808.60 = 10,180.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,254.08x = 23,808.60 × 10,180.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,254.08x = 242,382,023.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,382,023.78/17,254.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,047.81

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