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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,150.68, 23,670.05 and 10,436.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,150.68, 23,670.05 and 10,436.99 is: 14,404.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,150.68 : 23,670.05 = 10,436.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,150.68/23,670.05 = 10,436.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,150.68x = 23,670.05 × 10,436.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,150.68x = 247,044,082.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,044,082.14/17,150.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,404.33

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