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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,029.01, 23,499.90 and 9,372.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,029.01, 23,499.90 and 9,372.73 is: 12,934.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,029.01 : 23,499.90 = 9,372.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,029.01/23,499.90 = 9,372.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,029.01x = 23,499.90 × 9,372.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,029.01x = 220,258,217.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,258,217.73/17,029.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,934.29

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