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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,154.11, 23,670.99 and 9,984.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,154.11, 23,670.99 and 9,984.96 is: 13,778.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,154.11 : 23,670.99 = 9,984.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,154.11/23,670.99 = 9,984.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,154.11x = 23,670.99 × 9,984.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,154.11x = 236,353,888.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,353,888.31/17,154.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,778.27

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