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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,027.66, 23,498.16 and 9,954.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,027.66, 23,498.16 and 9,954.08 is: 13,736.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,027.66 : 23,498.16 = 9,954.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,027.66/23,498.16 = 9,954.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,027.66x = 23,498.16 × 9,954.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,027.66x = 233,902,564.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,902,564.49/17,027.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,736.62

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