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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,040.76, 23,515.26 and 9,486.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,040.76, 23,515.26 and 9,486.52 is: 13,090.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,040.76 : 23,515.26 = 9,486.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,040.76/23,515.26 = 9,486.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,040.76x = 23,515.26 × 9,486.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,040.76x = 223,077,984.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,077,984.30/17,040.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,090.85

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