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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,041.46, 23,516.91 and 9,487.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,041.46, 23,516.91 and 9,487.61 is: 13,092.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,041.46 : 23,516.91 = 9,487.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,041.46/23,516.91 = 9,487.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,041.46x = 23,516.91 × 9,487.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,041.46x = 223,119,152.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,119,152.90/17,041.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,092.72

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