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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,002.92, 23,465.51 and 9,931.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,002.92, 23,465.51 and 9,931.62 is: 13,706.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,002.92 : 23,465.51 = 9,931.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,002.92/23,465.51 = 9,931.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,002.92x = 23,465.51 × 9,931.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,002.92x = 233,050,528.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,050,528.43/17,002.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,706.50

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