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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,151.46, 23,669.94 and 10,436.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,151.46, 23,669.94 and 10,436.02 is: 14,402.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,151.46 : 23,669.94 = 10,436.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,151.46/23,669.94 = 10,436.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,151.46x = 23,669.94 × 10,436.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,151.46x = 247,019,967.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,019,967.24/17,151.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,402.27

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