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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,127.41, 23,633.93 and 9,675.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,127.41, 23,633.93 and 9,675.41 is: 13,350.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,127.41 : 23,633.93 = 9,675.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,127.41/23,633.93 = 9,675.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,127.41x = 23,633.93 × 9,675.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,127.41x = 228,667,914.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,667,914.28/17,127.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,350.99

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