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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,149.92, 23,666.85 and 10,080.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,149.92, 23,666.85 and 10,080.42 is: 13,910.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,149.92 : 23,666.85 = 10,080.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,149.92/23,666.85 = 10,080.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,149.92x = 23,666.85 × 10,080.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,149.92x = 238,571,788.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,571,788.08/17,149.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,910.96

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