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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,041.82, 23,511.62 and 9,867.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,041.82, 23,511.62 and 9,867.82 is: 13,614.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,041.82 : 23,511.62 = 9,867.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,041.82/23,511.62 = 9,867.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,041.82x = 23,511.62 × 9,867.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,041.82x = 232,008,399.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,008,399.96/17,041.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,614.06

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