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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,169.50, 23,696.94 and 10,095.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,169.50, 23,696.94 and 10,095.92 is: 13,934.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,169.50 : 23,696.94 = 10,095.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,169.50/23,696.94 = 10,095.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,169.50x = 23,696.94 × 10,095.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,169.50x = 239,242,410.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,242,410.48/17,169.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,934.15

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