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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,039.88, 23,507.40 and 9,963.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,039.88, 23,507.40 and 9,963.24 is: 13,744.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,039.88 : 23,507.40 = 9,963.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,039.88/23,507.40 = 9,963.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,039.88x = 23,507.40 × 9,963.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,039.88x = 234,209,867.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,209,867.98/17,039.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,744.81

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