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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,035.92, 23,512.88 and 9,583.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,035.92, 23,512.88 and 9,583.92 is: 13,227.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,035.92 : 23,512.88 = 9,583.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,035.92/23,512.88 = 9,583.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,035.92x = 23,512.88 × 9,583.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,035.92x = 225,345,560.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,345,560.89/17,035.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,227.67

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