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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,041.99, 23,521.32 and 9,873.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,041.99, 23,521.32 and 9,873.07 is: 13,626.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,041.99 : 23,521.32 = 9,873.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,041.99/23,521.32 = 9,873.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,041.99x = 23,521.32 × 9,873.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,041.99x = 232,227,638.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,227,638.85/17,041.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,626.79

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