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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,002.08, 23,461.92 and 9,550.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,002.08, 23,461.92 and 9,550.08 is: 13,178.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,002.08 : 23,461.92 = 9,550.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,002.08/23,461.92 = 9,550.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,002.08x = 23,461.92 × 9,550.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,002.08x = 224,063,212.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,063,212.95/17,002.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,178.58

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