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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,152.95, 23,668.22 and 10,080.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,152.95, 23,668.22 and 10,080.74 is: 13,909.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,152.95 : 23,668.22 = 10,080.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,152.95/23,668.22 = 10,080.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,152.95x = 23,668.22 × 10,080.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,152.95x = 238,593,256.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,593,256.46/17,152.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,909.75

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