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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,069.22, 23,555.57 and 9,900.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,069.22, 23,555.57 and 9,900.51 is: 13,662.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,069.22 : 23,555.57 = 9,900.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,069.22/23,555.57 = 9,900.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,069.22x = 23,555.57 × 9,900.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,069.22x = 233,212,106.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,212,106.84/17,069.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,662.73

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