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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,007.67, 23,466.94 and 9,930.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,007.67, 23,466.94 and 9,930.88 is: 13,702.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,007.67 : 23,466.94 = 9,930.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,007.67/23,466.94 = 9,930.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,007.67x = 23,466.94 × 9,930.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,007.67x = 233,047,365.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,047,365.11/17,007.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,702.49

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