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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,035.76, 23,507.96 and 9,481.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,035.76, 23,507.96 and 9,481.52 is: 13,083.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,035.76 : 23,507.96 = 9,481.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,035.76/23,507.96 = 9,481.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,035.76x = 23,507.96 × 9,481.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,035.76x = 222,891,192.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,891,192.90/17,035.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,083.72

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