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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,151.69, 23,673.92 and 10,082.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,151.69, 23,673.92 and 10,082.82 is: 13,916.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,151.69 : 23,673.92 = 10,082.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,151.69/23,673.92 = 10,082.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,151.69x = 23,673.92 × 10,082.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,151.69x = 238,699,823.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,699,823.64/17,151.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,916.99

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