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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,145.80, 23,663.94 and 10,073.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,145.80, 23,663.94 and 10,073.96 is: 13,903.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,145.80 : 23,663.94 = 10,073.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,145.80/23,663.94 = 10,073.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,145.80x = 23,663.94 × 10,073.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,145.80x = 238,389,585.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,389,585.00/17,145.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,903.67

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