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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,055.37, 23,536.46 and 9,886.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,055.37, 23,536.46 and 9,886.67 is: 13,643.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,055.37 : 23,536.46 = 9,886.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,055.37/23,536.46 = 9,886.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,055.37x = 23,536.46 × 9,886.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,055.37x = 232,697,212.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,697,212.99/17,055.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,643.63

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