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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,041.97, 23,517.60 and 9,488.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,041.97, 23,517.60 and 9,488.11 is: 13,093.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,041.97 : 23,517.60 = 9,488.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,041.97/23,517.60 = 9,488.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,041.97x = 23,517.60 × 9,488.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,041.97x = 223,137,458.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,137,458.15/17,041.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,093.41

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