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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,254.08, 23,812.15 and 10,179.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,254.08, 23,812.15 and 10,179.12 is: 14,048.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,254.08 : 23,812.15 = 10,179.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,254.08/23,812.15 = 10,179.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,254.08x = 23,812.15 × 10,179.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,254.08x = 242,386,732.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,386,732.31/17,254.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,048.08

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