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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,132.09, 23,645.21 and 9,966.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,132.09, 23,645.21 and 9,966.17 is: 13,755.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,132.09 : 23,645.21 = 9,966.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,132.09/23,645.21 = 9,966.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,132.09x = 23,645.21 × 9,966.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,132.09x = 235,652,097.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,652,097.48/17,132.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,755.01

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