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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,028.83, 23,496.26 and 9,953.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,028.83, 23,496.26 and 9,953.88 is: 13,734.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,028.83 : 23,496.26 = 9,953.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,028.83/23,496.26 = 9,953.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,028.83x = 23,496.26 × 9,953.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,028.83x = 233,878,952.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,878,952.49/17,028.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,734.30

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