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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,170.59, 23,697.75 and 10,364.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,170.59, 23,697.75 and 10,364.94 is: 14,305.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,170.59 : 23,697.75 = 10,364.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,170.59/23,697.75 = 10,364.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,170.59x = 23,697.75 × 10,364.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,170.59x = 245,625,756.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,625,756.89/17,170.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,305.03

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