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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,044.76, 23,518.17 and 9,969.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,044.76, 23,518.17 and 9,969.81 is: 13,756.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,044.76 : 23,518.17 = 9,969.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,044.76/23,518.17 = 9,969.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,044.76x = 23,518.17 × 9,969.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,044.76x = 234,471,686.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,471,686.45/17,044.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,756.24

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