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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,063.73, 23,548.41 and 9,797.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,063.73, 23,548.41 and 9,797.04 is: 13,520.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,063.73 : 23,548.41 = 9,797.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,063.73/23,548.41 = 9,797.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,063.73x = 23,548.41 × 9,797.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,063.73x = 230,704,714.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,704,714.71/17,063.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,520.18

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