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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,311.89, 23,890.50 and 10,146.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,311.89, 23,890.50 and 10,146.03 is: 14,001.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,311.89 : 23,890.50 = 10,146.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,311.89/23,890.50 = 10,146.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,311.89x = 23,890.50 × 10,146.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,311.89x = 242,393,729.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,393,729.72/17,311.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,001.58

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