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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,034.39, 23,507.82 and 9,964.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,034.39, 23,507.82 and 9,964.89 is: 13,751.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,034.39 : 23,507.82 = 9,964.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,034.39/23,507.82 = 9,964.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,034.39x = 23,507.82 × 9,964.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,034.39x = 234,252,840.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,252,840.44/17,034.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,751.76

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