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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,040.70, 23,515.59 and 9,587.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,040.70, 23,515.59 and 9,587.26 is: 13,230.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,040.70 : 23,515.59 = 9,587.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,040.70/23,515.59 = 9,587.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,040.70x = 23,515.59 × 9,587.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,040.70x = 225,450,075.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,450,075.38/17,040.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,230.09

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