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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,071.68, 23,558.46 and 9,901.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,071.68, 23,558.46 and 9,901.14 is: 13,663.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,071.68 : 23,558.46 = 9,901.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,071.68/23,558.46 = 9,901.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,071.68x = 23,558.46 × 9,901.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,071.68x = 233,255,610.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,255,610.64/17,071.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,663.31

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