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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,045.03, 23,521.49 and 9,491.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,045.03, 23,521.49 and 9,491.68 is: 13,098.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,045.03 : 23,521.49 = 9,491.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,045.03/23,521.49 = 9,491.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,045.03x = 23,521.49 × 9,491.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,045.03x = 223,258,473.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,258,473.74/17,045.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,098.15

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