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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,069.97, 23,556.62 and 9,901.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,069.97, 23,556.62 and 9,901.28 is: 13,663.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,069.97 : 23,556.62 = 9,901.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,069.97/23,556.62 = 9,901.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,069.97x = 23,556.62 × 9,901.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,069.97x = 233,240,523.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,240,523.18/17,069.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,663.79

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