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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,046.99, 23,517.27 and 9,970.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,046.99, 23,517.27 and 9,970.29 is: 13,754.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,046.99 : 23,517.27 = 9,970.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,046.99/23,517.27 = 9,970.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,046.99x = 23,517.27 × 9,970.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,046.99x = 234,474,001.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,474,001.91/17,046.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,754.57

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