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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,034.36, 23,507.40 and 9,582.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,034.36, 23,507.40 and 9,582.36 is: 13,223.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,034.36 : 23,507.40 = 9,582.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,034.36/23,507.40 = 9,582.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,034.36x = 23,507.40 × 9,582.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,034.36x = 225,256,369.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,256,369.46/17,034.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,223.65

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