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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,160.73, 23,683.80 and 10,359.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,160.73, 23,683.80 and 10,359.16 is: 14,296.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,160.73 : 23,683.80 = 10,359.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,160.73/23,683.80 = 10,359.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,160.73x = 23,683.80 × 10,359.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,160.73x = 245,344,273.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,344,273.61/17,160.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,296.84

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