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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,018.76, 23,485.68 and 9,566.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,018.76, 23,485.68 and 9,566.76 is: 13,202.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,018.76 : 23,485.68 = 9,566.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,018.76/23,485.68 = 9,566.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,018.76x = 23,485.68 × 9,566.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,018.76x = 224,681,864.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,681,864.00/17,018.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,202.01

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