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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,041.38, 23,515.21 and 9,485.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,041.38, 23,515.21 and 9,485.97 is: 13,089.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,041.38 : 23,515.21 = 9,485.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,041.38/23,515.21 = 9,485.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,041.38x = 23,515.21 × 9,485.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,041.38x = 223,064,411.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,064,411.60/17,041.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,089.58

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