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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,032.59, 23,505.08 and 9,580.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,032.59, 23,505.08 and 9,580.59 is: 13,221.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,032.59 : 23,505.08 = 9,580.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,032.59/23,505.08 = 9,580.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,032.59x = 23,505.08 × 9,580.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,032.59x = 225,192,486.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,192,486.49/17,032.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,221.27

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