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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,013.12, 23,474.70 and 9,937.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,013.12, 23,474.70 and 9,937.68 is: 13,712.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,013.12 : 23,474.70 = 9,937.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,013.12/23,474.70 = 9,937.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,013.12x = 23,474.70 × 9,937.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,013.12x = 233,284,056.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,284,056.70/17,013.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,712.01

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