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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,024.54, 23,496.66 and 9,949.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,024.54, 23,496.66 and 9,949.58 is: 13,732.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,024.54 : 23,496.66 = 9,949.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,024.54/23,496.66 = 9,949.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,024.54x = 23,496.66 × 9,949.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,024.54x = 233,781,898.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,781,898.40/17,024.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,732.05

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