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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,160.64, 23,679.48 and 10,084.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,160.64, 23,679.48 and 10,084.48 is: 13,915.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,160.64 : 23,679.48 = 10,084.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,160.64/23,679.48 = 10,084.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,160.64x = 23,679.48 × 10,084.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,160.64x = 238,795,242.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,795,242.47/17,160.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,915.29

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