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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,176.65, 23,715.34 and 10,726.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,176.65, 23,715.34 and 10,726.12 is: 14,809.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,176.65 : 23,715.34 = 10,726.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,176.65/23,715.34 = 10,726.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,176.65x = 23,715.34 × 10,726.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,176.65x = 254,373,464.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,373,464.10/17,176.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,809.26

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