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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,036.62, 23,510.31 and 9,867.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,036.62, 23,510.31 and 9,867.52 is: 13,617.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,036.62 : 23,510.31 = 9,867.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,036.62/23,510.31 = 9,867.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,036.62x = 23,510.31 × 9,867.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,036.62x = 231,988,454.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,988,454.13/17,036.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,617.05

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