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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,029.33, 23,496.95 and 9,954.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,029.33, 23,496.95 and 9,954.38 is: 13,734.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,029.33 : 23,496.95 = 9,954.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,029.33/23,496.95 = 9,954.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,029.33x = 23,496.95 × 9,954.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,029.33x = 233,897,569.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,897,569.14/17,029.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,734.98

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