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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,029.17, 23,502.15 and 9,955.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,029.17, 23,502.15 and 9,955.17 is: 13,739.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,029.17 : 23,502.15 = 9,955.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,029.17/23,502.15 = 9,955.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,029.17x = 23,502.15 × 9,955.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,029.17x = 233,967,898.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,967,898.62/17,029.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,739.24

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