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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,040.02, 23,512.44 and 9,867.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,040.02, 23,512.44 and 9,867.38 is: 13,615.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,040.02 : 23,512.44 = 9,867.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,040.02/23,512.44 = 9,867.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,040.02x = 23,512.44 × 9,867.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,040.02x = 232,006,180.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,006,180.21/17,040.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,615.37

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