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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,084.12, 23,575.42 and 9,913.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,084.12, 23,575.42 and 9,913.67 is: 13,680.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,084.12 : 23,575.42 = 9,913.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,084.12/23,575.42 = 9,913.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,084.12x = 23,575.42 × 9,913.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,084.12x = 233,718,968.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,718,968.15/17,084.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,680.48

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