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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,038.76, 23,513.49 and 9,963.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,038.76, 23,513.49 and 9,963.81 is: 13,750.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,038.76 : 23,513.49 = 9,963.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,038.76/23,513.49 = 9,963.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,038.76x = 23,513.49 × 9,963.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,038.76x = 234,283,946.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,283,946.80/17,038.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,750.06

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