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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,003.54, 23,466.36 and 9,932.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,003.54, 23,466.36 and 9,932.24 is: 13,707.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,003.54 : 23,466.36 = 9,932.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,003.54/23,466.36 = 9,932.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,003.54x = 23,466.36 × 9,932.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,003.54x = 233,073,519.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,073,519.45/17,003.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,707.35

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