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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,009.88, 23,466.92 and 9,838.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,009.88, 23,466.92 and 9,838.48 is: 13,573.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,009.88 : 23,466.92 = 9,838.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,009.88/23,466.92 = 9,838.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,009.88x = 23,466.92 × 9,838.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,009.88x = 230,878,823.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,878,823.08/17,009.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,573.22

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