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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,031.18, 23,506.29 and 9,579.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,031.18, 23,506.29 and 9,579.18 is: 13,221.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,031.18 : 23,506.29 = 9,579.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,031.18/23,506.29 = 9,579.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,031.18x = 23,506.29 × 9,579.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,031.18x = 225,170,983.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,170,983.04/17,031.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,221.10

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