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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,040.13, 23,512.59 and 9,486.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,040.13, 23,512.59 and 9,486.27 is: 13,089.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,040.13 : 23,512.59 = 9,486.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,040.13/23,512.59 = 9,486.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,040.13x = 23,512.59 × 9,486.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,040.13x = 223,046,777.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,046,777.14/17,040.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,089.50

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