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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,176.95, 23,703.12 and 10,102.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,176.95, 23,703.12 and 10,102.05 is: 13,940.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,176.95 : 23,703.12 = 10,102.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,176.95/23,703.12 = 10,102.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,176.95x = 23,703.12 × 10,102.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,176.95x = 239,450,103.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,450,103.40/17,176.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,940.20

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