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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,035.62, 23,508.93 and 9,866.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,035.62, 23,508.93 and 9,866.52 is: 13,615.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,035.62 : 23,508.93 = 9,866.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,035.62/23,508.93 = 9,866.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,035.62x = 23,508.93 × 9,866.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,035.62x = 231,951,328.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,951,328.02/17,035.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,615.67

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