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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,033.39, 23,507.18 and 9,479.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,033.39, 23,507.18 and 9,479.70 is: 13,082.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,033.39 : 23,507.18 = 9,479.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,033.39/23,507.18 = 9,479.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,033.39x = 23,507.18 × 9,479.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,033.39x = 222,840,896.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,840,896.71/17,033.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,082.59

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