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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,012.66, 23,469.82 and 9,934.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,012.66, 23,469.82 and 9,934.88 is: 13,705.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,012.66 : 23,469.82 = 9,934.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,012.66/23,469.82 = 9,934.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,012.66x = 23,469.82 × 9,934.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,012.66x = 233,169,703.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,169,703.14/17,012.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,705.66

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