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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,150.80, 23,662.92 and 10,073.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,150.80, 23,662.92 and 10,073.20 is: 13,897.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,150.80 : 23,662.92 = 10,073.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,150.80/23,662.92 = 10,073.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,150.80x = 23,662.92 × 10,073.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,150.80x = 238,361,325.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,361,325.74/17,150.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,897.97

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