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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,017.08, 23,483.70 and 9,565.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,017.08, 23,483.70 and 9,565.08 is: 13,199.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,017.08 : 23,483.70 = 9,565.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,017.08/23,483.70 = 9,565.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,017.08x = 23,483.70 × 9,565.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,017.08x = 224,623,469.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,623,469.20/17,017.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,199.88

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