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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,158.34, 23,675.62 and 10,086.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,158.34, 23,675.62 and 10,086.10 is: 13,917.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,158.34 : 23,675.62 = 10,086.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,158.34/23,675.62 = 10,086.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,158.34x = 23,675.62 × 10,086.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,158.34x = 238,794,670.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,794,670.88/17,158.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,917.12

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