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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,067.96, 23,554.26 and 9,994.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,067.96, 23,554.26 and 9,994.68 is: 13,792.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,067.96 : 23,554.26 = 9,994.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,067.96/23,554.26 = 9,994.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,067.96x = 23,554.26 × 9,994.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,067.96x = 235,417,291.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,417,291.34/17,067.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,792.94

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