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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,055.82, 23,537 and 9,983.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,055.82, 23,537 and 9,983.58 is: 13,777.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,055.82 : 23,537 = 9,983.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,055.82/23,537 = 9,983.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,055.82x = 23,537 × 9,983.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,055.82x = 234,983,522.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,983,522.46/17,055.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,777.32

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