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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,023.88, 23,492.96 and 9,571.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,023.88, 23,492.96 and 9,571.88 is: 13,209.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,023.88 : 23,492.96 = 9,571.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,023.88/23,492.96 = 9,571.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,023.88x = 23,492.96 × 9,571.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,023.88x = 224,871,628.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,871,628.64/17,023.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,209.19

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