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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,011.16, 23,477.28 and 9,937.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,011.16, 23,477.28 and 9,937.13 is: 13,714.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,011.16 : 23,477.28 = 9,937.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,011.16/23,477.28 = 9,937.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,011.16x = 23,477.28 × 9,937.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,011.16x = 233,296,666.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,296,666.02/17,011.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,714.33

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