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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,144.83, 23,656.89 and 10,072.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,144.83, 23,656.89 and 10,072.72 is: 13,898.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,144.83 : 23,656.89 = 10,072.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,144.83/23,656.89 = 10,072.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,144.83x = 23,656.89 × 10,072.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,144.83x = 238,289,229.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,289,229.04/17,144.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,898.61

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