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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,029.41, 23,492.97 and 9,952.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,029.41, 23,492.97 and 9,952.71 is: 13,730.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,029.41 : 23,492.97 = 9,952.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,029.41/23,492.97 = 9,952.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,029.41x = 23,492.97 × 9,952.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,029.41x = 233,818,717.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,818,717.45/17,029.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,730.29

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