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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,063.16, 23,547.66 and 9,988.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,063.16, 23,547.66 and 9,988.92 is: 13,785.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,063.16 : 23,547.66 = 9,988.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,063.16/23,547.66 = 9,988.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,063.16x = 23,547.66 × 9,988.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,063.16x = 235,215,691.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,215,691.93/17,063.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,785.00

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