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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,044.63, 23,521.32 and 9,491.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,044.63, 23,521.32 and 9,491.58 is: 13,098.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,044.63 : 23,521.32 = 9,491.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,044.63/23,521.32 = 9,491.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,044.63x = 23,521.32 × 9,491.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,044.63x = 223,254,490.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,254,490.49/17,044.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,098.23

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