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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,023.60, 23,493.48 and 9,954.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,023.60, 23,493.48 and 9,954.16 is: 13,737.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,023.60 : 23,493.48 = 9,954.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,023.60/23,493.48 = 9,954.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,023.60x = 23,493.48 × 9,954.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,023.60x = 233,857,858.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,857,858.88/17,023.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,737.27

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