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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,042.54, 23,507.62 and 9,966.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,042.54, 23,507.62 and 9,966.38 is: 13,747.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,042.54 : 23,507.62 = 9,966.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,042.54/23,507.62 = 9,966.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,042.54x = 23,507.62 × 9,966.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,042.54x = 234,285,731.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,285,731.36/17,042.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,747.12

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