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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,056.07, 23,538.03 and 9,886.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,056.07, 23,538.03 and 9,886.22 is: 13,643.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,056.07 : 23,538.03 = 9,886.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,056.07/23,538.03 = 9,886.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,056.07x = 23,538.03 × 9,886.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,056.07x = 232,702,076.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,702,076.45/17,056.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,643.36

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