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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,176.51, 23,701.66 and 10,007.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,176.51, 23,701.66 and 10,007.94 is: 13,809.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,176.51 : 23,701.66 = 10,007.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,176.51/23,701.66 = 10,007.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,176.51x = 23,701.66 × 10,007.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,176.51x = 237,204,791.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,204,791.18/17,176.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,809.84

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