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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,011.71, 23,474.48 and 9,937.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,011.71, 23,474.48 and 9,937.17 is: 13,712.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,011.71 : 23,474.48 = 9,937.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,011.71/23,474.48 = 9,937.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,011.71x = 23,474.48 × 9,937.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,011.71x = 233,269,848.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,269,848.74/17,011.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,712.31

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