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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,033.24, 23,506.08 and 9,581.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,033.24, 23,506.08 and 9,581.24 is: 13,222.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,033.24 : 23,506.08 = 9,581.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,033.24/23,506.08 = 9,581.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,033.24x = 23,506.08 × 9,581.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,033.24x = 225,217,393.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,217,393.94/17,033.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,222.23

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