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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,028.62, 23,499.27 and 9,576.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,028.62, 23,499.27 and 9,576.62 is: 13,215.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,028.62 : 23,499.27 = 9,576.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,028.62/23,499.27 = 9,576.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,028.62x = 23,499.27 × 9,576.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,028.62x = 225,043,579.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,043,579.07/17,028.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,215.61

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