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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,171.83, 23,694.41 and 10,002.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,171.83, 23,694.41 and 10,002.93 is: 13,802.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,171.83 : 23,694.41 = 10,002.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,171.83/23,694.41 = 10,002.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,171.83x = 23,694.41 × 10,002.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,171.83x = 237,013,524.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,013,524.62/17,171.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,802.46

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