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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,064.66, 23,549.39 and 9,991.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,064.66, 23,549.39 and 9,991.23 is: 13,787.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,064.66 : 23,549.39 = 9,991.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,064.66/23,549.39 = 9,991.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,064.66x = 23,549.39 × 9,991.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,064.66x = 235,287,321.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,287,321.89/17,064.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,787.99

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