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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,041.20, 23,516.28 and 9,587.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,041.20, 23,516.28 and 9,587.76 is: 13,230.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,041.20 : 23,516.28 = 9,587.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,041.20/23,516.28 = 9,587.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,041.20x = 23,516.28 × 9,587.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,041.20x = 225,468,448.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,468,448.73/17,041.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,230.78

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