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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,255.08, 23,809.98 and 10,181.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,255.08, 23,809.98 and 10,181.44 is: 14,049.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,255.08 : 23,809.98 = 10,181.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,255.08/23,809.98 = 10,181.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,255.08x = 23,809.98 × 10,181.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,255.08x = 242,419,882.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,419,882.77/17,255.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,049.19

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