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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,034.41, 23,510.30 and 9,959.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,034.41, 23,510.30 and 9,959.46 is: 13,745.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,034.41 : 23,510.30 = 9,959.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,034.41/23,510.30 = 9,959.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,034.41x = 23,510.30 × 9,959.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,034.41x = 234,149,842.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,149,842.64/17,034.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,745.70

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