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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,003.92, 23,466.89 and 9,932.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,003.92, 23,466.89 and 9,932.62 is: 13,707.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,003.92 : 23,466.89 = 9,932.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,003.92/23,466.89 = 9,932.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,003.92x = 23,466.89 × 9,932.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,003.92x = 233,087,700.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,087,700.95/17,003.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,707.88

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