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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,019.44, 23,483.12 and 9,942.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,019.44, 23,483.12 and 9,942.64 is: 13,718.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,019.44 : 23,483.12 = 9,942.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,019.44/23,483.12 = 9,942.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,019.44x = 23,483.12 × 9,942.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,019.44x = 233,484,208.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,484,208.24/17,019.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,718.68

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