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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,174.16, 23,693.88 and 10,095.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,174.16, 23,693.88 and 10,095.60 is: 13,928.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,174.16 : 23,693.88 = 10,095.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,174.16/23,693.88 = 10,095.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,174.16x = 23,693.88 × 10,095.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,174.16x = 239,203,934.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,203,934.93/17,174.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,928.13

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