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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,013.84, 23,475.67 and 9,938.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,013.84, 23,475.67 and 9,938.90 is: 13,713.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,013.84 : 23,475.67 = 9,938.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,013.84/23,475.67 = 9,938.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,013.84x = 23,475.67 × 9,938.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,013.84x = 233,322,194.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,322,194.34/17,013.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,713.67

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