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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,186.69, 23,715.51 and 10,469.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,186.69, 23,715.51 and 10,469.88 is: 14,447.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,186.69 : 23,715.51 = 10,469.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,186.69/23,715.51 = 10,469.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,186.69x = 23,715.51 × 10,469.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,186.69x = 248,298,543.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,298,543.84/17,186.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,447.14

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