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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,070.12, 23,556.78 and 9,901.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,070.12, 23,556.78 and 9,901.44 is: 13,664.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,070.12 : 23,556.78 = 9,901.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,070.12/23,556.78 = 9,901.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,070.12x = 23,556.78 × 9,901.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,070.12x = 233,246,043.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,246,043.76/17,070.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,664.00

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