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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,010.49, 23,466.90 and 9,933.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,010.49, 23,466.90 and 9,933.79 is: 13,704.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,010.49 : 23,466.90 = 9,933.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,010.49/23,466.90 = 9,933.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,010.49x = 23,466.90 × 9,933.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,010.49x = 233,115,256.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,115,256.55/17,010.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,704.21

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