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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,042.07, 23,511.97 and 9,868.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,042.07, 23,511.97 and 9,868.07 is: 13,614.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,042.07 : 23,511.97 = 9,868.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,042.07/23,511.97 = 9,868.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,042.07x = 23,511.97 × 9,868.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,042.07x = 232,017,682.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,017,682.35/17,042.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,614.41

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