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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,010.36, 23,476.98 and 9,940.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,010.36, 23,476.98 and 9,940.92 is: 13,720.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,010.36 : 23,476.98 = 9,940.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,010.36/23,476.98 = 9,940.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,010.36x = 23,476.98 × 9,940.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,010.36x = 233,382,780.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,382,780.02/17,010.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,720.04

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