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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,084.83, 23,575.89 and 9,914.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,084.83, 23,575.89 and 9,914.95 is: 13,681.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,084.83 : 23,575.89 = 9,914.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,084.83/23,575.89 = 9,914.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,084.83x = 23,575.89 × 9,914.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,084.83x = 233,753,770.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,753,770.56/17,084.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,681.95

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