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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,044.29, 23,519.44 and 9,969.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,044.29, 23,519.44 and 9,969.33 is: 13,756.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,044.29 : 23,519.44 = 9,969.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,044.29/23,519.44 = 9,969.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,044.29x = 23,519.44 × 9,969.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,044.29x = 234,473,058.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,473,058.78/17,044.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,756.69

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