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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,060.58, 23,545.44 and 9,992.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,060.58, 23,545.44 and 9,992.94 is: 13,791.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,060.58 : 23,545.44 = 9,992.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,060.58/23,545.44 = 9,992.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,060.58x = 23,545.44 × 9,992.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,060.58x = 235,288,169.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,288,169.19/17,060.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,791.33

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