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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,034.66, 23,510.64 and 9,959.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,034.66, 23,510.64 and 9,959.71 is: 13,746.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,034.66 : 23,510.64 = 9,959.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,034.66/23,510.64 = 9,959.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,034.66x = 23,510.64 × 9,959.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,034.66x = 234,159,156.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,159,156.31/17,034.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,746.04

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