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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,347.41, 23,941.78 and 10,179.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,347.41, 23,941.78 and 10,179.07 is: 14,048.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,347.41 : 23,941.78 = 10,179.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,347.41/23,941.78 = 10,179.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,347.41x = 23,941.78 × 10,179.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,347.41x = 243,704,969.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,704,969.24/17,347.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,048.49

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