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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,244.02, 23,796.99 and 10,170.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,244.02, 23,796.99 and 10,170.43 is: 14,035.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,244.02 : 23,796.99 = 10,170.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,244.02/23,796.99 = 10,170.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,244.02x = 23,796.99 × 10,170.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,244.02x = 242,025,561.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,025,561.51/17,244.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,035.33

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