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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,036.70, 23,510.48 and 9,482.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,036.70, 23,510.48 and 9,482.91 is: 13,086.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,036.70 : 23,510.48 = 9,482.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,036.70/23,510.48 = 9,482.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,036.70x = 23,510.48 × 9,482.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,036.70x = 222,947,718.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,947,718.48/17,036.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,086.32

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