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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,152.08, 23,672.88 and 9,981.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,152.08, 23,672.88 and 9,981.24 is: 13,775.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,152.08 : 23,672.88 = 9,981.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,152.08/23,672.88 = 9,981.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,152.08x = 23,672.88 × 9,981.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,152.08x = 236,284,696.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,284,696.77/17,152.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,775.86

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