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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,168.86, 23,693.61 and 10,095.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,168.86, 23,693.61 and 10,095.94 is: 13,932.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,168.86 : 23,693.61 = 10,095.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,168.86/23,693.61 = 10,095.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,168.86x = 23,693.61 × 10,095.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,168.86x = 239,209,264.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,209,264.94/17,168.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,932.74

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