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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,019.67, 23,483.73 and 9,944.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,019.67, 23,483.73 and 9,944.73 is: 13,721.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,019.67 : 23,483.73 = 9,944.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,019.67/23,483.73 = 9,944.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,019.67x = 23,483.73 × 9,944.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,019.67x = 233,539,354.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,539,354.24/17,019.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,721.73

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