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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,033.09, 23,508.49 and 9,958.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,033.09, 23,508.49 and 9,958.15 is: 13,743.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,033.09 : 23,508.49 = 9,958.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,033.09/23,508.49 = 9,958.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,033.09x = 23,508.49 × 9,958.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,033.09x = 234,100,986.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,100,986.03/17,033.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,743.89

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