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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,040.72, 23,519.52 and 9,967.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,040.72, 23,519.52 and 9,967.80 is: 13,757.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,040.72 : 23,519.52 = 9,967.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,040.72/23,519.52 = 9,967.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,040.72x = 23,519.52 × 9,967.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,040.72x = 234,437,871.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,437,871.46/17,040.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,757.51

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