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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,281.60, 23,839.90 and 10,106.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,281.60, 23,839.90 and 10,106.82 is: 13,942.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,281.60 : 23,839.90 = 10,106.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,281.60/23,839.90 = 10,106.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,281.60x = 23,839.90 × 10,106.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,281.60x = 240,945,552.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,945,552.85/17,281.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,942.32

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