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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,030.64, 23,502.11 and 9,955.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,030.64, 23,502.11 and 9,955.70 is: 13,738.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,030.64 : 23,502.11 = 9,955.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,030.64/23,502.11 = 9,955.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,030.64x = 23,502.11 × 9,955.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,030.64x = 233,979,789.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,979,789.24/17,030.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,738.75

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