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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,243.94, 23,793.75 and 10,171.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,243.94, 23,793.75 and 10,171.76 is: 14,035.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,243.94 : 23,793.75 = 10,171.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,243.94/23,793.75 = 10,171.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,243.94x = 23,793.75 × 10,171.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,243.94x = 242,024,195.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,024,195.53/17,243.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,035.32

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