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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,147.11, 23,663.69 and 10,073.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,147.11, 23,663.69 and 10,073.47 is: 13,901.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,147.11 : 23,663.69 = 10,073.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,147.11/23,663.69 = 10,073.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,147.11x = 23,663.69 × 10,073.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,147.11x = 238,375,471.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,375,471.30/17,147.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,901.79

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