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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,173.27, 23,695.90 and 10,097.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,173.27, 23,695.90 and 10,097.11 is: 13,932.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,173.27 : 23,695.90 = 10,097.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,173.27/23,695.90 = 10,097.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,173.27x = 23,695.90 × 10,097.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,173.27x = 239,260,108.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,260,108.85/17,173.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,932.12

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