Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,056.50, 23,538 and 9,887.79
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 17,056.50, 23,538 and 9,887.79 is: 13,645.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
17,056.50 : 23,538 = 9,887.79 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
17,056.50/23,538 = 9,887.79/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
17,056.50x = 23,538 × 9,887.79 - Step 4: Simplify right side
17,056.50x = 232,738,801.02 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 232,738,801.02/17,056.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 13,645.17
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