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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,256.54, 23,808.38 and 10,181.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,256.54, 23,808.38 and 10,181.58 is: 14,047.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,256.54 : 23,808.38 = 10,181.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,256.54/23,808.38 = 10,181.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,256.54x = 23,808.38 × 10,181.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,256.54x = 242,406,925.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,406,925.64/17,256.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,047.25

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