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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,063.58, 23,549.58 and 9,995.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,063.58, 23,549.58 and 9,995.94 is: 13,795.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,063.58 : 23,549.58 = 9,995.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,063.58/23,549.58 = 9,995.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,063.58x = 23,549.58 × 9,995.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,063.58x = 235,400,188.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,400,188.71/17,063.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,795.47

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