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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,032.56, 23,503.41 and 9,580.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,032.56, 23,503.41 and 9,580.56 is: 13,220.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,032.56 : 23,503.41 = 9,580.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,032.56/23,503.41 = 9,580.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,032.56x = 23,503.41 × 9,580.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,032.56x = 225,175,829.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,175,829.71/17,032.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,220.32

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