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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,041.08, 23,516.66 and 9,966.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,041.08, 23,516.66 and 9,966.04 is: 13,753.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,041.08 : 23,516.66 = 9,966.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,041.08/23,516.66 = 9,966.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,041.08x = 23,516.66 × 9,966.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,041.08x = 234,367,974.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,367,974.23/17,041.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,753.12

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