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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,150.93, 23,660.77 and 10,074.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,150.93, 23,660.77 and 10,074.16 is: 13,897.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,150.93 : 23,660.77 = 10,074.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,150.93/23,660.77 = 10,074.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,150.93x = 23,660.77 × 10,074.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,150.93x = 238,362,382.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,362,382.70/17,150.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,897.93

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