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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,011.53, 23,468.27 and 9,933.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,011.53, 23,468.27 and 9,933.75 is: 13,704.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,011.53 : 23,468.27 = 9,933.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,011.53/23,468.27 = 9,933.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,011.53x = 23,468.27 × 9,933.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,011.53x = 233,127,877.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,127,877.44/17,011.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,704.11

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