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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,045.52, 23,521.32 and 9,491.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,045.52, 23,521.32 and 9,491.28 is: 13,097.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,045.52 : 23,521.32 = 9,491.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,045.52/23,521.32 = 9,491.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,045.52x = 23,521.32 × 9,491.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,045.52x = 223,247,434.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,247,434.09/17,045.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,097.13

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