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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,168.06, 23,683.56 and 10,802.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,168.06, 23,683.56 and 10,802.54 is: 14,902.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,168.06 : 23,683.56 = 10,802.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,168.06/23,683.56 = 10,802.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,168.06x = 23,683.56 × 10,802.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,168.06x = 255,842,604.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,842,604.24/17,168.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,902.24

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