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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,036.22, 23,509.98 and 9,584.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,036.22, 23,509.98 and 9,584.22 is: 13,226.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,036.22 : 23,509.98 = 9,584.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,036.22/23,509.98 = 9,584.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,036.22x = 23,509.98 × 9,584.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,036.22x = 225,324,820.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,324,820.52/17,036.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,226.22

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