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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,046.81, 23,524.58 and 9,974.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,046.81, 23,524.58 and 9,974.60 is: 13,764.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,046.81 : 23,524.58 = 9,974.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,046.81/23,524.58 = 9,974.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,046.81x = 23,524.58 × 9,974.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,046.81x = 234,648,108.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,648,108.17/17,046.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,764.93

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