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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,004.67, 23,462.80 and 9,927.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,004.67, 23,462.80 and 9,927.88 is: 13,698.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,004.67 : 23,462.80 = 9,927.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,004.67/23,462.80 = 9,927.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,004.67x = 23,462.80 × 9,927.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,004.67x = 232,935,862.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,935,862.86/17,004.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,698.35

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