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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,003.10, 23,465.19 and 9,933.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,003.10, 23,465.19 and 9,933.66 is: 13,708.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,003.10 : 23,465.19 = 9,933.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,003.10/23,465.19 = 9,933.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,003.10x = 23,465.19 × 9,933.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,003.10x = 233,095,219.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,095,219.30/17,003.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,708.98

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