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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,045.02, 23,516.49 and 9,966.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,045.02, 23,516.49 and 9,966.43 is: 13,750.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,045.02 : 23,516.49 = 9,966.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,045.02/23,516.49 = 9,966.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,045.02x = 23,516.49 × 9,966.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,045.02x = 234,375,451.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,375,451.43/17,045.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,750.38

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