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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,024.88, 23,494.34 and 9,572.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,024.88, 23,494.34 and 9,572.88 is: 13,210.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,024.88 : 23,494.34 = 9,572.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,024.88/23,494.34 = 9,572.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,024.88x = 23,494.34 × 9,572.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,024.88x = 224,908,497.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,908,497.50/17,024.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,210.58

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