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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,033.22, 23,505.84 and 9,581.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,033.22, 23,505.84 and 9,581.22 is: 13,222.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,033.22 : 23,505.84 = 9,581.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,033.22/23,505.84 = 9,581.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,033.22x = 23,505.84 × 9,581.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,033.22x = 225,214,624.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,214,624.32/17,033.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,222.08

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