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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,001.96, 23,463.78 and 9,550.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,001.96, 23,463.78 and 9,550.44 is: 13,180.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,001.96 : 23,463.78 = 9,550.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,001.96/23,463.78 = 9,550.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,001.96x = 23,463.78 × 9,550.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,001.96x = 224,089,423.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,089,423.06/17,001.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,180.21

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