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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,012.46, 23,475.51 and 9,937.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,012.46, 23,475.51 and 9,937.92 is: 13,713.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,012.46 : 23,475.51 = 9,937.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,012.46/23,475.51 = 9,937.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,012.46x = 23,475.51 × 9,937.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,012.46x = 233,297,740.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,297,740.34/17,012.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,713.35

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