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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,017.67, 23,480.97 and 9,942.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,017.67, 23,480.97 and 9,942.73 is: 13,718.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,017.67 : 23,480.97 = 9,942.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,017.67/23,480.97 = 9,942.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,017.67x = 23,480.97 × 9,942.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,017.67x = 233,464,944.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,464,944.85/17,017.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,718.97

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