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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,075.46, 23,561.93 and 9,903.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,075.46, 23,561.93 and 9,903.84 is: 13,666.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,075.46 : 23,561.93 = 9,903.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,075.46/23,561.93 = 9,903.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,075.46x = 23,561.93 × 9,903.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,075.46x = 233,353,650.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,353,650.38/17,075.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,666.03

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