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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,006.92, 23,465.91 and 9,930.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,006.92, 23,465.91 and 9,930.13 is: 13,701.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,006.92 : 23,465.91 = 9,930.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,006.92/23,465.91 = 9,930.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,006.92x = 23,465.91 × 9,930.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,006.92x = 233,019,536.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,019,536.87/17,006.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,701.45

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