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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,151.05, 23,660.94 and 10,074.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,151.05, 23,660.94 and 10,074.29 is: 13,898.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,151.05 : 23,660.94 = 10,074.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,151.05/23,660.94 = 10,074.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,151.05x = 23,660.94 × 10,074.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,151.05x = 238,367,052.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,367,052.93/17,151.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,898.10

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