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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,083.82, 23,574.51 and 9,913.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,083.82, 23,574.51 and 9,913.95 is: 13,680.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,083.82 : 23,574.51 = 9,913.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,083.82/23,574.51 = 9,913.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,083.82x = 23,574.51 × 9,913.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,083.82x = 233,716,513.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,716,513.41/17,083.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,680.57

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