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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,068.60, 23,555.58 and 9,995.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,068.60, 23,555.58 and 9,995.56 is: 13,794.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,068.60 : 23,555.58 = 9,995.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,068.60/23,555.58 = 9,995.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,068.60x = 23,555.58 × 9,995.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,068.60x = 235,451,213.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,451,213.22/17,068.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,794.41

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