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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,044.08, 23,519.67 and 9,490.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,044.08, 23,519.67 and 9,490.02 is: 13,095.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,044.08 : 23,519.67 = 9,490.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,044.08/23,519.67 = 9,490.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,044.08x = 23,519.67 × 9,490.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,044.08x = 223,202,138.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,202,138.69/17,044.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,095.58

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