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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,028.54, 23,502.96 and 9,955.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,028.54, 23,502.96 and 9,955.62 is: 13,740.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,028.54 : 23,502.96 = 9,955.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,028.54/23,502.96 = 9,955.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,028.54x = 23,502.96 × 9,955.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,028.54x = 233,986,538.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,986,538.64/17,028.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,740.85

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