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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,036.58, 23,505.51 and 9,868.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,036.58, 23,505.51 and 9,868.68 is: 13,615.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,036.58 : 23,505.51 = 9,868.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,036.58/23,505.51 = 9,868.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,036.58x = 23,505.51 × 9,868.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,036.58x = 231,968,356.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,968,356.43/17,036.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,615.90

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