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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,068.80, 23,552.64 and 9,997.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,068.80, 23,552.64 and 9,997.52 is: 13,795.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,068.80 : 23,552.64 = 9,997.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,068.80/23,552.64 = 9,997.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,068.80x = 23,552.64 × 9,997.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,068.80x = 235,467,989.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,467,989.45/17,068.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,795.23

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