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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,011.28, 23,467.92 and 9,933.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,011.28, 23,467.92 and 9,933.50 is: 13,703.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,011.28 : 23,467.92 = 9,933.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,011.28/23,467.92 = 9,933.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,011.28x = 23,467.92 × 9,933.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,011.28x = 233,118,583.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,118,583.32/17,011.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,703.76

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