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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,043.24, 23,512.10 and 9,966.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,043.24, 23,512.10 and 9,966.54 is: 13,749.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,043.24 : 23,512.10 = 9,966.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,043.24/23,512.10 = 9,966.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,043.24x = 23,512.10 × 9,966.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,043.24x = 234,334,285.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,334,285.13/17,043.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,749.40

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