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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,079.12, 23,569.20 and 9,910.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,079.12, 23,569.20 and 9,910.44 is: 13,676.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,079.12 : 23,569.20 = 9,910.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,079.12/23,569.20 = 9,910.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,079.12x = 23,569.20 × 9,910.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,079.12x = 233,581,142.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,581,142.45/17,079.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,676.42

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