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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,147.16, 23,663.52 and 10,073.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,147.16, 23,663.52 and 10,073.52 is: 13,901.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,147.16 : 23,663.52 = 10,073.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,147.16/23,663.52 = 10,073.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,147.16x = 23,663.52 × 10,073.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,147.16x = 238,374,941.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,374,941.99/17,147.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,901.72

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