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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,067.60, 23,554.20 and 9,994.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,067.60, 23,554.20 and 9,994.56 is: 13,793.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,067.60 : 23,554.20 = 9,994.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,067.60/23,554.20 = 9,994.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,067.60x = 23,554.20 × 9,994.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,067.60x = 235,413,865.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,413,865.15/17,067.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,793.03

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