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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,033.34, 23,506.02 and 9,581.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,033.34, 23,506.02 and 9,581.34 is: 13,222.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,033.34 : 23,506.02 = 9,581.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,033.34/23,506.02 = 9,581.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,033.34x = 23,506.02 × 9,581.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,033.34x = 225,219,257.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,219,257.81/17,033.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,222.26

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