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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,057.98, 23,545.92 and 9,986.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,057.98, 23,545.92 and 9,986.68 is: 13,785.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,057.98 : 23,545.92 = 9,986.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,057.98/23,545.92 = 9,986.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,057.98x = 23,545.92 × 9,986.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,057.98x = 235,145,568.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,145,568.35/17,057.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,785.08

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