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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,033.63, 23,506.47 and 9,581.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,033.63, 23,506.47 and 9,581.63 is: 13,222.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,033.63 : 23,506.47 = 9,581.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,033.63/23,506.47 = 9,581.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,033.63x = 23,506.47 × 9,581.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,033.63x = 225,230,180.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,230,180.61/17,033.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,222.68

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