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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,012.69, 23,474.07 and 9,937.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,012.69, 23,474.07 and 9,937.74 is: 13,712.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,012.69 : 23,474.07 = 9,937.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,012.69/23,474.07 = 9,937.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,012.69x = 23,474.07 × 9,937.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,012.69x = 233,279,204.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,279,204.40/17,012.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,712.07

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