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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,150.43, 23,660.08 and 10,073.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,150.43, 23,660.08 and 10,073.66 is: 13,897.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,150.43 : 23,660.08 = 10,073.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,150.43/23,660.08 = 10,073.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,150.43x = 23,660.08 × 10,073.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,150.43x = 238,343,601.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,343,601.49/17,150.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,897.24

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