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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,044.31, 23,520.68 and 9,490.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,044.31, 23,520.68 and 9,490.64 is: 13,096.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,044.31 : 23,520.68 = 9,490.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,044.31/23,520.68 = 9,490.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,044.31x = 23,520.68 × 9,490.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,044.31x = 223,226,249.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,226,249.50/17,044.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,096.82

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