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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,255.83, 23,814.57 and 10,180.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,255.83, 23,814.57 and 10,180.87 is: 14,050.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,255.83 : 23,814.57 = 10,180.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,255.83/23,814.57 = 10,180.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,255.83x = 23,814.57 × 10,180.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,255.83x = 242,452,990.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,452,990.37/17,255.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,050.50

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