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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,176.12, 23,703.10 and 10,010.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,176.12, 23,703.10 and 10,010.28 is: 13,814.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,176.12 : 23,703.10 = 10,010.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,176.12/23,703.10 = 10,010.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,176.12x = 23,703.10 × 10,010.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,176.12x = 237,274,731.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,274,731.73/17,176.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,814.22

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