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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,176.14, 23,700.87 and 10,099.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,176.14, 23,700.87 and 10,099.98 is: 13,936.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,176.14 : 23,700.87 = 10,099.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,176.14/23,700.87 = 10,099.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,176.14x = 23,700.87 × 10,099.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,176.14x = 239,378,312.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,378,312.98/17,176.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,936.68

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