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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,161.46, 23,682.99 and 10,088

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,161.46, 23,682.99 and 10,088 is: 13,921.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,161.46 : 23,682.99 = 10,088 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,161.46/23,682.99 = 10,088/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,161.46x = 23,682.99 × 10,088
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,161.46x = 238,914,003.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,914,003.12/17,161.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,921.54

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