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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,330.08, 23,914.65 and 10,159

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,330.08, 23,914.65 and 10,159 is: 14,018.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,330.08 : 23,914.65 = 10,159 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,330.08/23,914.65 = 10,159/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,330.08x = 23,914.65 × 10,159
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,330.08x = 242,948,929.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,948,929.35/17,330.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,018.92

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