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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,004.81, 23,462.28 and 9,927.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,004.81, 23,462.28 and 9,927.17 is: 13,696.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,004.81 : 23,462.28 = 9,927.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,004.81/23,462.28 = 9,927.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,004.81x = 23,462.28 × 9,927.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,004.81x = 232,913,924.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,913,924.84/17,004.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,696.94

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