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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,017.97, 23,481.36 and 9,943.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,017.97, 23,481.36 and 9,943.02 is: 13,719.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,017.97 : 23,481.36 = 9,943.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,017.97/23,481.36 = 9,943.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,017.97x = 23,481.36 × 9,943.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,017.97x = 233,475,632.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,475,632.11/17,017.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,719.36

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