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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,018.59, 23,478.93 and 9,847.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,018.59, 23,478.93 and 9,847.19 is: 13,585.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,018.59 : 23,478.93 = 9,847.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,018.59/23,478.93 = 9,847.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,018.59x = 23,478.93 × 9,847.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,018.59x = 231,201,484.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,201,484.71/17,018.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,585.23

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