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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,073.11, 23,560.81 and 9,904.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,073.11, 23,560.81 and 9,904.48 is: 13,668.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,073.11 : 23,560.81 = 9,904.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,073.11/23,560.81 = 9,904.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,073.11x = 23,560.81 × 9,904.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,073.11x = 233,357,571.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,357,571.43/17,073.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,668.13

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