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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,021.80, 23,490.03 and 9,946.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,021.80, 23,490.03 and 9,946.81 is: 13,726.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,021.80 : 23,490.03 = 9,946.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,021.80/23,490.03 = 9,946.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,021.80x = 23,490.03 × 9,946.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,021.80x = 233,650,865.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,650,865.30/17,021.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,726.57

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