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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,151.67, 23,669.26 and 10,082.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,151.67, 23,669.26 and 10,082.17 is: 13,913.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,151.67 : 23,669.26 = 10,082.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,151.67/23,669.26 = 10,082.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,151.67x = 23,669.26 × 10,082.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,151.67x = 238,637,503.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,637,503.09/17,151.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,913.37

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