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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,069.80, 23,554.02 and 9,998.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,069.80, 23,554.02 and 9,998.52 is: 13,796.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,069.80 : 23,554.02 = 9,998.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,069.80/23,554.02 = 9,998.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,069.80x = 23,554.02 × 9,998.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,069.80x = 235,505,340.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,505,340.05/17,069.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,796.61

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