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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,048.28, 23,524.96 and 9,973.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,048.28, 23,524.96 and 9,973.32 is: 13,762.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,048.28 : 23,524.96 = 9,973.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,048.28/23,524.96 = 9,973.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,048.28x = 23,524.96 × 9,973.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,048.28x = 234,621,954.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,621,954.07/17,048.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,762.21

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