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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,042.29, 23,516.68 and 9,967.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,042.29, 23,516.68 and 9,967.33 is: 13,753.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,042.29 : 23,516.68 = 9,967.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,042.29/23,516.68 = 9,967.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,042.29x = 23,516.68 × 9,967.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,042.29x = 234,398,510.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,398,510.06/17,042.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,753.93

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