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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,149.55, 23,670.07 and 10,437.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,149.55, 23,670.07 and 10,437.33 is: 14,405.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,149.55 : 23,670.07 = 10,437.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,149.55/23,670.07 = 10,437.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,149.55x = 23,670.07 × 10,437.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,149.55x = 247,052,305.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,052,305.62/17,149.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,405.76

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