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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,153.36, 23,672.22 and 10,079.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,153.36, 23,672.22 and 10,079.68 is: 13,910.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,153.36 : 23,672.22 = 10,079.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,153.36/23,672.22 = 10,079.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,153.36x = 23,672.22 × 10,079.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,153.36x = 238,608,402.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,608,402.49/17,153.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,910.30

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