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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,064.58, 23,550.96 and 9,996.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,064.58, 23,550.96 and 9,996.94 is: 13,796.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,064.58 : 23,550.96 = 9,996.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,064.58/23,550.96 = 9,996.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,064.58x = 23,550.96 × 9,996.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,064.58x = 235,437,534.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,437,534.06/17,064.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,796.85

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