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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,176.15, 23,714.65 and 10,725.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,176.15, 23,714.65 and 10,725.62 is: 14,808.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,176.15 : 23,714.65 = 10,725.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,176.15/23,714.65 = 10,725.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,176.15x = 23,714.65 × 10,725.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,176.15x = 254,354,189.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,354,189.00/17,176.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,808.57

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