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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,022.39, 23,491.23 and 9,952.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,022.39, 23,491.23 and 9,952.92 is: 13,735.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,022.39 : 23,491.23 = 9,952.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,022.39/23,491.23 = 9,952.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,022.39x = 23,491.23 × 9,952.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,022.39x = 233,806,332.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,806,332.89/17,022.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,735.22

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