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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,045.46, 23,522.91 and 9,970.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,045.46, 23,522.91 and 9,970.50 is: 13,759.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,045.46 : 23,522.91 = 9,970.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,045.46/23,522.91 = 9,970.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,045.46x = 23,522.91 × 9,970.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,045.46x = 234,535,174.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,535,174.16/17,045.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,759.39

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