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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,059.74, 23,548.86 and 9,988.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,059.74, 23,548.86 and 9,988.44 is: 13,787.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,059.74 : 23,548.86 = 9,988.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,059.74/23,548.86 = 9,988.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,059.74x = 23,548.86 × 9,988.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,059.74x = 235,216,375.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,216,375.18/17,059.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,787.81

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