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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,009.28, 23,465.16 and 9,931.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,009.28, 23,465.16 and 9,931.50 is: 13,701.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,009.28 : 23,465.16 = 9,931.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,009.28/23,465.16 = 9,931.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,009.28x = 23,465.16 × 9,931.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,009.28x = 233,044,236.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,044,236.54/17,009.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,701.01

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