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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,047.62, 23,524.29 and 9,876.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,047.62, 23,524.29 and 9,876.42 is: 13,628.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,047.62 : 23,524.29 = 9,876.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,047.62/23,524.29 = 9,876.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,047.62x = 23,524.29 × 9,876.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,047.62x = 232,335,768.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,335,768.24/17,047.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,628.63

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