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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,030.84, 23,502.36 and 9,955.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,030.84, 23,502.36 and 9,955.89 is: 13,739.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,030.84 : 23,502.36 = 9,955.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,030.84/23,502.36 = 9,955.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,030.84x = 23,502.36 × 9,955.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,030.84x = 233,986,910.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,986,910.90/17,030.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,739.02

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