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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,026.66, 23,496.78 and 9,953.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,026.66, 23,496.78 and 9,953.08 is: 13,735.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,026.66 : 23,496.78 = 9,953.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,026.66/23,496.78 = 9,953.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,026.66x = 23,496.78 × 9,953.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,026.66x = 233,865,331.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,865,331.08/17,026.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,735.24

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