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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,043.16, 23,519.80 and 9,489.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,043.16, 23,519.80 and 9,489.82 is: 13,096.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,043.16 : 23,519.80 = 9,489.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,043.16/23,519.80 = 9,489.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,043.16x = 23,519.80 × 9,489.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,043.16x = 223,198,668.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,198,668.44/17,043.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,096.08

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