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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,150.40, 23,668.20 and 10,076.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,150.40, 23,668.20 and 10,076.40 is: 13,905.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,150.40 : 23,668.20 = 10,076.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,150.40/23,668.20 = 10,076.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,150.40x = 23,668.20 × 10,076.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,150.40x = 238,490,250.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,490,250.48/17,150.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,905.81

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