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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,062.44, 23,546.33 and 9,989.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,062.44, 23,546.33 and 9,989.11 is: 13,785.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,062.44 : 23,546.33 = 9,989.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,062.44/23,546.33 = 9,989.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,062.44x = 23,546.33 × 9,989.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,062.44x = 235,206,880.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,206,880.47/17,062.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,785.07

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