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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,170.67, 23,697.63 and 10,457.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,170.67, 23,697.63 and 10,457.28 is: 14,432.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,170.67 : 23,697.63 = 10,457.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,170.67/23,697.63 = 10,457.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,170.67x = 23,697.63 × 10,457.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,170.67x = 247,812,752.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,812,752.25/17,170.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,432.33

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