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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,009.74, 23,465.86 and 9,933.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,009.74, 23,465.86 and 9,933.04 is: 13,703.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,009.74 : 23,465.86 = 9,933.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,009.74/23,465.86 = 9,933.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,009.74x = 23,465.86 × 9,933.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,009.74x = 233,087,326.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,087,326.01/17,009.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,703.17

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