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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,169.98, 23,691.69 and 10,001.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,169.98, 23,691.69 and 10,001.07 is: 13,799.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,169.98 : 23,691.69 = 10,001.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,169.98/23,691.69 = 10,001.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,169.98x = 23,691.69 × 10,001.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,169.98x = 236,942,250.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,942,250.11/17,169.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,799.80

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