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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,010.27, 23,470.76 and 9,935.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,010.27, 23,470.76 and 9,935.33 is: 13,708.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,010.27 : 23,470.76 = 9,935.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,010.27/23,470.76 = 9,935.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,010.27x = 23,470.76 × 9,935.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,010.27x = 233,189,653.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,189,653.44/17,010.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,708.76

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