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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,029.28, 23,502.30 and 9,954.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,029.28, 23,502.30 and 9,954.74 is: 13,738.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,029.28 : 23,502.30 = 9,954.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,029.28/23,502.30 = 9,954.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,029.28x = 23,502.30 × 9,954.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,029.28x = 233,959,285.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,959,285.90/17,029.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,738.65

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