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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,068.97, 23,555.23 and 9,900.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,068.97, 23,555.23 and 9,900.27 is: 13,662.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,068.97 : 23,555.23 = 9,900.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,068.97/23,555.23 = 9,900.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,068.97x = 23,555.23 × 9,900.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,068.97x = 233,203,136.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,203,136.91/17,068.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,662.40

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