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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,041.69, 23,511.45 and 9,867.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,041.69, 23,511.45 and 9,867.69 is: 13,613.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,041.69 : 23,511.45 = 9,867.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,041.69/23,511.45 = 9,867.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,041.69x = 23,511.45 × 9,867.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,041.69x = 232,003,725.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,003,725.63/17,041.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,613.89

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