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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,036.93, 23,508.38 and 9,767.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,036.93, 23,508.38 and 9,767.99 is: 13,478.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,036.93 : 23,508.38 = 9,767.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,036.93/23,508.38 = 9,767.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,036.93x = 23,508.38 × 9,767.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,036.93x = 229,629,703.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,629,703.95/17,036.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,478.35

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