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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,150.38, 23,668.40 and 10,079.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,150.38, 23,668.40 and 10,079.08 is: 13,909.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,150.38 : 23,668.40 = 10,079.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,150.38/23,668.40 = 10,079.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,150.38x = 23,668.40 × 10,079.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,150.38x = 238,555,697.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,555,697.07/17,150.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,909.64

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