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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,041.14, 23,517.02 and 9,487.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,041.14, 23,517.02 and 9,487.80 is: 13,093.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,041.14 : 23,517.02 = 9,487.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,041.14/23,517.02 = 9,487.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,041.14x = 23,517.02 × 9,487.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,041.14x = 223,124,782.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,124,782.36/17,041.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,093.30

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