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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,033.63, 23,507.54 and 9,479.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,033.63, 23,507.54 and 9,479.88 is: 13,082.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,033.63 : 23,507.54 = 9,479.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,033.63/23,507.54 = 9,479.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,033.63x = 23,507.54 × 9,479.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,033.63x = 222,848,681.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,848,681.99/17,033.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,082.86

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