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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,150.36, 23,668.08 and 10,076.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,150.36, 23,668.08 and 10,076.66 is: 13,906.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,150.36 : 23,668.08 = 10,076.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,150.36/23,668.08 = 10,076.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,150.36x = 23,668.08 × 10,076.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,150.36x = 238,495,195.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,495,195.01/17,150.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,906.13

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