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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,028.78, 23,502.54 and 9,953.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,028.78, 23,502.54 and 9,953.84 is: 13,737.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,028.78 : 23,502.54 = 9,953.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,028.78/23,502.54 = 9,953.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,028.78x = 23,502.54 × 9,953.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,028.78x = 233,940,405.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,940,405.24/17,028.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,737.94

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