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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,063.12, 23,548.56 and 9,895.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,063.12, 23,548.56 and 9,895.70 is: 13,656.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,063.12 : 23,548.56 = 9,895.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,063.12/23,548.56 = 9,895.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,063.12x = 23,548.56 × 9,895.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,063.12x = 233,029,485.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,029,485.19/17,063.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,656.91

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