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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,314.16, 23,899.46 and 10,146.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,314.16, 23,899.46 and 10,146.36 is: 14,005.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,314.16 : 23,899.46 = 10,146.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,314.16/23,899.46 = 10,146.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,314.16x = 23,899.46 × 10,146.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,314.16x = 242,492,563.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,492,563.86/17,314.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,005.45

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