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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,171.33, 23,693.72 and 10,002.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,171.33, 23,693.72 and 10,002.43 is: 13,801.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,171.33 : 23,693.72 = 10,002.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,171.33/23,693.72 = 10,002.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,171.33x = 23,693.72 × 10,002.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,171.33x = 236,994,775.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,994,775.74/17,171.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,801.77

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