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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,157.66, 23,673.69 and 10,866.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,157.66, 23,673.69 and 10,866.42 is: 14,993.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,157.66 : 23,673.69 = 10,866.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,157.66/23,673.69 = 10,866.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,157.66x = 23,673.69 × 10,866.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,157.66x = 257,248,258.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,248,258.49/17,157.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,993.20

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