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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,011.08, 23,473.84 and 9,839.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,011.08, 23,473.84 and 9,839.76 is: 13,578.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,011.08 : 23,473.84 = 9,839.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,011.08/23,473.84 = 9,839.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,011.08x = 23,473.84 × 9,839.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,011.08x = 230,976,951.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,976,951.88/17,011.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,578.03

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