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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,027.46, 23,498.01 and 9,952.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,027.46, 23,498.01 and 9,952.47 is: 13,734.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,027.46 : 23,498.01 = 9,952.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,027.46/23,498.01 = 9,952.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,027.46x = 23,498.01 × 9,952.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,027.46x = 233,863,239.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,863,239.58/17,027.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,734.48

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