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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,022, 23,490.36 and 9,570

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,022, 23,490.36 and 9,570 is: 13,206.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,022 : 23,490.36 = 9,570 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,022/23,490.36 = 9,570/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,022x = 23,490.36 × 9,570
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,022x = 224,802,745.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,802,745.20/17,022
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,206.60

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