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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,045.68, 23,523.02 and 9,973.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,045.68, 23,523.02 and 9,973.46 is: 13,763.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,045.68 : 23,523.02 = 9,973.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,045.68/23,523.02 = 9,973.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,045.68x = 23,523.02 × 9,973.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,045.68x = 234,605,982.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,605,982.79/17,045.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,763.37

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