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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,243.55, 23,799.20 and 10,169.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,243.55, 23,799.20 and 10,169.55 is: 14,035.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,243.55 : 23,799.20 = 10,169.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,243.55/23,799.20 = 10,169.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,243.55x = 23,799.20 × 10,169.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,243.55x = 242,027,103.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,027,103.51/17,243.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,035.80

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