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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,010.28, 23,466.54 and 9,932.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,010.28, 23,466.54 and 9,932.50 is: 13,702.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,010.28 : 23,466.54 = 9,932.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,010.28/23,466.54 = 9,932.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,010.28x = 23,466.54 × 9,932.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,010.28x = 233,081,408.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,081,408.55/17,010.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,702.39

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