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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,041.12, 23,516.24 and 9,588.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,041.12, 23,516.24 and 9,588.96 is: 13,232.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,041.12 : 23,516.24 = 9,588.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,041.12/23,516.24 = 9,588.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,041.12x = 23,516.24 × 9,588.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,041.12x = 225,496,284.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,496,284.71/17,041.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,232.48

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