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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,006.58, 23,469.12 and 9,933.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,006.58, 23,469.12 and 9,933.48 is: 13,708.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,006.58 : 23,469.12 = 9,933.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,006.58/23,469.12 = 9,933.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,006.58x = 23,469.12 × 9,933.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,006.58x = 233,130,034.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,130,034.14/17,006.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,708.23

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