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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,033.58, 23,506.86 and 9,480.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,033.58, 23,506.86 and 9,480.33 is: 13,083.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,033.58 : 23,506.86 = 9,480.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,033.58/23,506.86 = 9,480.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,033.58x = 23,506.86 × 9,480.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,033.58x = 222,852,790.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,852,790.06/17,033.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,083.14

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