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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,042.99, 23,517.22 and 9,872.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,042.99, 23,517.22 and 9,872.82 is: 13,623.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,042.99 : 23,517.22 = 9,872.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,042.99/23,517.22 = 9,872.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,042.99x = 23,517.22 × 9,872.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,042.99x = 232,181,279.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,181,279.96/17,042.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,623.27

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