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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,331.08, 23,916.90 and 10,159.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,331.08, 23,916.90 and 10,159.58 is: 14,020.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,331.08 : 23,916.90 = 10,159.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,331.08/23,916.90 = 10,159.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,331.08x = 23,916.90 × 10,159.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,331.08x = 242,985,658.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,985,658.90/17,331.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,020.23

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