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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,032.16, 23,507.19 and 9,957.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,032.16, 23,507.19 and 9,957.21 is: 13,742.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,032.16 : 23,507.19 = 9,957.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,032.16/23,507.19 = 9,957.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,032.16x = 23,507.19 × 9,957.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,032.16x = 234,066,027.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,066,027.34/17,032.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,742.60

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