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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,327.52, 23,910.72 and 10,156.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,327.52, 23,910.72 and 10,156.32 is: 14,014.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,327.52 : 23,910.72 = 10,156.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,327.52/23,910.72 = 10,156.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,327.52x = 23,910.72 × 10,156.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,327.52x = 242,844,923.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,844,923.75/17,327.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,014.98

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