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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,039.54, 23,518.68 and 9,966.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,039.54, 23,518.68 and 9,966.62 is: 13,756.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,039.54 : 23,518.68 = 9,966.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,039.54/23,518.68 = 9,966.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,039.54x = 23,518.68 × 9,966.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,039.54x = 234,401,746.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,401,746.46/17,039.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,756.34

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