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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,027.31, 23,497.79 and 9,952.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,027.31, 23,497.79 and 9,952.37 is: 13,734.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,027.31 : 23,497.79 = 9,952.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,027.31/23,497.79 = 9,952.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,027.31x = 23,497.79 × 9,952.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,027.31x = 233,858,700.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,858,700.26/17,027.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,734.33

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