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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,026.19, 23,499.38 and 9,574.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,026.19, 23,499.38 and 9,574.19 is: 13,214.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,026.19 : 23,499.38 = 9,574.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,026.19/23,499.38 = 9,574.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,026.19x = 23,499.38 × 9,574.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,026.19x = 224,987,529.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,987,529.00/17,026.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,214.20

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