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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,002.59, 23,463.72 and 9,933.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,002.59, 23,463.72 and 9,933.32 is: 13,708.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,002.59 : 23,463.72 = 9,933.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,002.59/23,463.72 = 9,933.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,002.59x = 23,463.72 × 9,933.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,002.59x = 233,072,521.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,072,521.83/17,002.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,708.06

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