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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,012.28, 23,476.92 and 9,937.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,012.28, 23,476.92 and 9,937.32 is: 13,713.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,012.28 : 23,476.92 = 9,937.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,012.28/23,476.92 = 9,937.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,012.28x = 23,476.92 × 9,937.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,012.28x = 233,297,666.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,297,666.65/17,012.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,713.49

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