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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,071.41, 23,550.93 and 9,994.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,071.41, 23,550.93 and 9,994.71 is: 13,788.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,071.41 : 23,550.93 = 9,994.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,071.41/23,550.93 = 9,994.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,071.41x = 23,550.93 × 9,994.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,071.41x = 235,384,715.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,384,715.58/17,071.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,788.24

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