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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,042.19, 23,517.81 and 9,488.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,042.19, 23,517.81 and 9,488.36 is: 13,093.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,042.19 : 23,517.81 = 9,488.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,042.19/23,517.81 = 9,488.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,042.19x = 23,517.81 × 9,488.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,042.19x = 223,145,330.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,145,330.10/17,042.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,093.70

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