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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,040.99, 23,519.94 and 9,872.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,040.99, 23,519.94 and 9,872.07 is: 13,625.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,040.99 : 23,519.94 = 9,872.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,040.99/23,519.94 = 9,872.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,040.99x = 23,519.94 × 9,872.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,040.99x = 232,190,494.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,190,494.08/17,040.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,625.41

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