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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,316.64, 23,897.06 and 10,150.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,316.64, 23,897.06 and 10,150.78 is: 14,008.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,316.64 : 23,897.06 = 10,150.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,316.64/23,897.06 = 10,150.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,316.64x = 23,897.06 × 10,150.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,316.64x = 242,573,798.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,573,798.71/17,316.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,008.13

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