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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,007.16, 23,466.48 and 9,932.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,007.16, 23,466.48 and 9,932.23 is: 13,704.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,007.16 : 23,466.48 = 9,932.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,007.16/23,466.48 = 9,932.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,007.16x = 23,466.48 × 9,932.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,007.16x = 233,074,476.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,074,476.65/17,007.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,704.49

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