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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,010.56, 23,475.48 and 9,936.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,010.56, 23,475.48 and 9,936.56 is: 13,712.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,010.56 : 23,475.48 = 9,936.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,010.56/23,475.48 = 9,936.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,010.56x = 23,475.48 × 9,936.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,010.56x = 233,265,515.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,265,515.55/17,010.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,712.98

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