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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,143.62, 23,665.95 and 10,070.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,143.62, 23,665.95 and 10,070.61 is: 13,902.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,143.62 : 23,665.95 = 10,070.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,143.62/23,665.95 = 10,070.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,143.62x = 23,665.95 × 10,070.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,143.62x = 238,330,552.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,330,552.73/17,143.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,902.00

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