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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,176.70, 23,702.76 and 10,101.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,176.70, 23,702.76 and 10,101.76 is: 13,939.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,176.70 : 23,702.76 = 10,101.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,176.70/23,702.76 = 10,101.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,176.70x = 23,702.76 × 10,101.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,176.70x = 239,439,592.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,439,592.86/17,176.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,939.79

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