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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,041.63, 23,511.36 and 9,867.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,041.63, 23,511.36 and 9,867.63 is: 13,613.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,041.63 : 23,511.36 = 9,867.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,041.63/23,511.36 = 9,867.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,041.63x = 23,511.36 × 9,867.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,041.63x = 232,001,259.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,001,259.05/17,041.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,613.80

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