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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,033.46, 23,506.35 and 9,958.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,033.46, 23,506.35 and 9,958.50 is: 13,742.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,033.46 : 23,506.35 = 9,958.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,033.46/23,506.35 = 9,958.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,033.46x = 23,506.35 × 9,958.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,033.46x = 234,087,986.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,087,986.48/17,033.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,742.83

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