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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,043.95, 23,521.05 and 9,490.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,043.95, 23,521.05 and 9,490.79 is: 13,097.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,043.95 : 23,521.05 = 9,490.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,043.95/23,521.05 = 9,490.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,043.95x = 23,521.05 × 9,490.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,043.95x = 223,233,404.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,233,404.93/17,043.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,097.51

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