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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,039.01, 23,511.72 and 9,483.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,039.01, 23,511.72 and 9,483.33 is: 13,085.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,039.01 : 23,511.72 = 9,483.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,039.01/23,511.72 = 9,483.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,039.01x = 23,511.72 × 9,483.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,039.01x = 222,969,399.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,969,399.63/17,039.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,085.82

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