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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,022.76, 23,487.47 and 9,951.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,022.76, 23,487.47 and 9,951.46 is: 13,730.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,022.76 : 23,487.47 = 9,951.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,022.76/23,487.47 = 9,951.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,022.76x = 23,487.47 × 9,951.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,022.76x = 233,734,547.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,734,547.05/17,022.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,730.71

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