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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,166.11, 23,687.64 and 9,996.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,166.11, 23,687.64 and 9,996.84 is: 13,794.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,166.11 : 23,687.64 = 9,996.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,166.11/23,687.64 = 9,996.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,166.11x = 23,687.64 × 9,996.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,166.11x = 236,801,547.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,801,547.06/17,166.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,794.72

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