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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,069.24, 23,555.62 and 9,994.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,069.24, 23,555.62 and 9,994.28 is: 13,792.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,069.24 : 23,555.62 = 9,994.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,069.24/23,555.62 = 9,994.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,069.24x = 23,555.62 × 9,994.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,069.24x = 235,421,461.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,421,461.85/17,069.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,792.15

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