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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,040.88, 23,508.78 and 9,964.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,040.88, 23,508.78 and 9,964.24 is: 13,746.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,040.88 : 23,508.78 = 9,964.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,040.88/23,508.78 = 9,964.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,040.88x = 23,508.78 × 9,964.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,040.88x = 234,247,126.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,247,126.03/17,040.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,746.19

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