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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,158.70, 23,682.76 and 10,089.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,158.70, 23,682.76 and 10,089.22 is: 13,925.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,158.70 : 23,682.76 = 10,089.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,158.70/23,682.76 = 10,089.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,158.70x = 23,682.76 × 10,089.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,158.70x = 238,940,575.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,940,575.85/17,158.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,925.33

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