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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,040.63, 23,513.28 and 9,486.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,040.63, 23,513.28 and 9,486.77 is: 13,090.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,040.63 : 23,513.28 = 9,486.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,040.63/23,513.28 = 9,486.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,040.63x = 23,513.28 × 9,486.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,040.63x = 223,065,079.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,065,079.31/17,040.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,090.19

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