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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,041.14, 23,518.23 and 9,873.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,041.14, 23,518.23 and 9,873.66 is: 13,626.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,041.14 : 23,518.23 = 9,873.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,041.14/23,518.23 = 9,873.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,041.14x = 23,518.23 × 9,873.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,041.14x = 232,211,006.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,211,006.82/17,041.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,626.49

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