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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,152.89, 23,671.86 and 10,081.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,152.89, 23,671.86 and 10,081.59 is: 13,913.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,152.89 : 23,671.86 = 10,081.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,152.89/23,671.86 = 10,081.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,152.89x = 23,671.86 × 10,081.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,152.89x = 238,649,987.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,649,987.06/17,152.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,913.11

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