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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,243.76, 23,796.64 and 10,170.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,243.76, 23,796.64 and 10,170.18 is: 14,035.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,243.76 : 23,796.64 = 10,170.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,243.76/23,796.64 = 10,170.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,243.76x = 23,796.64 × 10,170.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,243.76x = 242,016,112.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,016,112.20/17,243.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,035.00

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