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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,369.15, 23,969.81 and 10,201.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,369.15, 23,969.81 and 10,201.11 is: 14,077.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,369.15 : 23,969.81 = 10,201.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,369.15/23,969.81 = 10,201.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,369.15x = 23,969.81 × 10,201.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,369.15x = 244,518,617.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,518,617.48/17,369.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,077.76

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