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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,004.10, 23,466.57 and 9,934.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,004.10, 23,466.57 and 9,934.66 is: 13,710.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,004.10 : 23,466.57 = 9,934.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,004.10/23,466.57 = 9,934.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,004.10x = 23,466.57 × 9,934.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,004.10x = 233,132,394.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,132,394.32/17,004.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,710.36

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