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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,029.77, 23,499.32 and 9,474.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,029.77, 23,499.32 and 9,474.90 is: 13,074.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,029.77 : 23,499.32 = 9,474.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,029.77/23,499.32 = 9,474.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,029.77x = 23,499.32 × 9,474.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,029.77x = 222,653,659.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,653,659.69/17,029.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,074.38

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