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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,140.97, 23,652.91 and 10,066.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,140.97, 23,652.91 and 10,066.03 is: 13,890.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,140.97 : 23,652.91 = 10,066.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,140.97/23,652.91 = 10,066.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,140.97x = 23,652.91 × 10,066.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,140.97x = 238,090,901.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,090,901.65/17,140.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,890.17

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