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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,159.46, 23,680.98 and 10,444.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,159.46, 23,680.98 and 10,444.02 is: 14,413.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,159.46 : 23,680.98 = 10,444.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,159.46/23,680.98 = 10,444.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,159.46x = 23,680.98 × 10,444.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,159.46x = 247,324,628.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,324,628.74/17,159.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,413.31

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