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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,010.81, 23,470.56 and 9,933.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,010.81, 23,470.56 and 9,933.17 is: 13,705.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,010.81 : 23,470.56 = 9,933.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,010.81/23,470.56 = 9,933.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,010.81x = 23,470.56 × 9,933.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,010.81x = 233,136,945.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,136,945.12/17,010.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,705.22

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