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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,279.18, 23,841.24 and 10,206.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,279.18, 23,841.24 and 10,206.66 is: 14,082.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,279.18 : 23,841.24 = 10,206.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,279.18/23,841.24 = 10,206.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,279.18x = 23,841.24 × 10,206.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,279.18x = 243,339,430.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,339,430.66/17,279.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,082.81

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