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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,311.98, 23,891.55 and 10,236.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,311.98, 23,891.55 and 10,236.78 is: 14,127.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,311.98 : 23,891.55 = 10,236.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,311.98/23,891.55 = 10,236.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,311.98x = 23,891.55 × 10,236.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,311.98x = 244,572,541.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,572,541.21/17,311.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,127.36

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