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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,170.83, 23,693.03 and 10,001.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,170.83, 23,693.03 and 10,001.93 is: 13,801.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,170.83 : 23,693.03 = 10,001.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,170.83/23,693.03 = 10,001.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,170.83x = 23,693.03 × 10,001.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,170.83x = 236,976,027.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,976,027.55/17,170.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,801.08

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