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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,036.46, 23,511.87 and 9,963.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,036.46, 23,511.87 and 9,963.95 is: 13,751.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,036.46 : 23,511.87 = 9,963.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,036.46/23,511.87 = 9,963.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,036.46x = 23,511.87 × 9,963.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,036.46x = 234,270,979.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,270,979.53/17,036.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,751.15

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