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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,173.65, 23,689.97 and 10,002.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,173.65, 23,689.97 and 10,002.72 is: 13,798.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,173.65 : 23,689.97 = 10,002.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,173.65/23,689.97 = 10,002.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,173.65x = 23,689.97 × 10,002.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,173.65x = 236,964,213.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,964,213.05/17,173.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,798.12

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