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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,041.29, 23,515.31 and 9,966.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,041.29, 23,515.31 and 9,966.33 is: 13,752.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,041.29 : 23,515.31 = 9,966.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,041.29/23,515.31 = 9,966.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,041.29x = 23,515.31 × 9,966.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,041.29x = 234,361,289.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,361,289.68/17,041.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,752.56

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