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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,043.52, 23,520.04 and 9,591.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,043.52, 23,520.04 and 9,591.52 is: 13,236.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,043.52 : 23,520.04 = 9,591.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,043.52/23,520.04 = 9,591.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,043.52x = 23,520.04 × 9,591.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,043.52x = 225,592,934.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,592,934.06/17,043.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,236.29

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