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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,034.72, 23,506.80 and 9,581.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,034.72, 23,506.80 and 9,581.28 is: 13,221.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,034.72 : 23,506.80 = 9,581.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,034.72/23,506.80 = 9,581.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,034.72x = 23,506.80 × 9,581.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,034.72x = 225,225,232.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,225,232.70/17,034.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,221.54

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