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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,254.53, 23,805.63 and 10,179.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,254.53, 23,805.63 and 10,179.59 is: 14,044.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,254.53 : 23,805.63 = 10,179.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,254.53/23,805.63 = 10,179.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,254.53x = 23,805.63 × 10,179.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,254.53x = 242,331,434.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,331,434.06/17,254.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,044.51

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