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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,074.52, 23,557.61 and 9,902.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,074.52, 23,557.61 and 9,902.98 is: 13,663.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,074.52 : 23,557.61 = 9,902.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,074.52/23,557.61 = 9,902.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,074.52x = 23,557.61 × 9,902.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,074.52x = 233,290,540.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,290,540.68/17,074.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,663.08

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