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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,127.24, 23,636.28 and 9,957.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,127.24, 23,636.28 and 9,957.12 is: 13,741.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,127.24 : 23,636.28 = 9,957.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,127.24/23,636.28 = 9,957.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,127.24x = 23,636.28 × 9,957.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,127.24x = 235,349,276.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,349,276.31/17,127.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,741.23

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