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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,004.94, 23,466.92 and 9,929.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,004.94, 23,466.92 and 9,929.99 is: 13,703.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,004.94 : 23,466.92 = 9,929.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,004.94/23,466.92 = 9,929.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,004.94x = 23,466.92 × 9,929.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,004.94x = 233,026,289.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,026,289.95/17,004.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,703.45

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