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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,150.46, 23,668.56 and 10,435.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,150.46, 23,668.56 and 10,435.02 is: 14,400.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,150.46 : 23,668.56 = 10,435.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,150.46/23,668.56 = 10,435.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,150.46x = 23,668.56 × 10,435.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,150.46x = 246,981,896.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,981,896.97/17,150.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,400.89

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