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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,008.44, 23,471.94 and 9,935.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,008.44, 23,471.94 and 9,935.16 is: 13,710.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,008.44 : 23,471.94 = 9,935.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,008.44/23,471.94 = 9,935.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,008.44x = 23,471.94 × 9,935.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,008.44x = 233,197,479.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,197,479.41/17,008.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,710.69

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