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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,039.70, 23,514.21 and 9,586.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,039.70, 23,514.21 and 9,586.26 is: 13,228.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,039.70 : 23,514.21 = 9,586.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,039.70/23,514.21 = 9,586.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,039.70x = 23,514.21 × 9,586.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,039.70x = 225,413,330.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,413,330.75/17,039.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,228.71

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