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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,015.52, 23,481.72 and 9,563.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,015.52, 23,481.72 and 9,563.52 is: 13,197.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,015.52 : 23,481.72 = 9,563.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,015.52/23,481.72 = 9,563.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,015.52x = 23,481.72 × 9,563.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,015.52x = 224,567,898.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,567,898.85/17,015.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,197.83

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