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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,163.92, 23,689.90 and 10,451.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,163.92, 23,689.90 and 10,451.76 is: 14,425.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,163.92 : 23,689.90 = 10,451.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,163.92/23,689.90 = 10,451.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,163.92x = 23,689.90 × 10,451.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,163.92x = 247,601,123.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,601,123.09/17,163.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,425.68

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