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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,007.60, 23,469.96 and 9,937.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,007.60, 23,469.96 and 9,937.92 is: 13,714.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,007.60 : 23,469.96 = 9,937.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,007.60/23,469.96 = 9,937.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,007.60x = 23,469.96 × 9,937.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,007.60x = 233,242,584.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,242,584.88/17,007.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,714.02

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