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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,155.26, 23,668.92 and 10,083.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,155.26, 23,668.92 and 10,083.96 is: 13,912.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,155.26 : 23,668.92 = 10,083.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,155.26/23,668.92 = 10,083.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,155.26x = 23,668.92 × 10,083.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,155.26x = 238,676,442.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,676,442.52/17,155.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,912.73

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