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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,033.64, 23,506.46 and 9,581.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,033.64, 23,506.46 and 9,581.64 is: 13,222.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,033.64 : 23,506.46 = 9,581.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,033.64/23,506.46 = 9,581.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,033.64x = 23,506.46 × 9,581.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,033.64x = 225,230,437.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,230,437.39/17,033.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,222.68

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