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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,063.06, 23,549.13 and 9,989.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,063.06, 23,549.13 and 9,989.33 is: 13,786.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,063.06 : 23,549.13 = 9,989.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,063.06/23,549.13 = 9,989.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,063.06x = 23,549.13 × 9,989.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,063.06x = 235,239,913.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,239,913.04/17,063.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,786.51

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