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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,056.74, 23,536.74 and 9,983.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,056.74, 23,536.74 and 9,983.70 is: 13,776.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,056.74 : 23,536.74 = 9,983.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,056.74/23,536.74 = 9,983.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,056.74x = 23,536.74 × 9,983.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,056.74x = 234,983,751.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,983,751.14/17,056.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,776.59

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