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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,006.96, 23,469.48 and 9,554.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,006.96, 23,469.48 and 9,554.96 is: 13,185.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,006.96 : 23,469.48 = 9,554.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,006.96/23,469.48 = 9,554.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,006.96x = 23,469.48 × 9,554.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,006.96x = 224,249,942.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,249,942.62/17,006.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,185.77

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