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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,045.69, 23,523.08 and 9,493.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,045.69, 23,523.08 and 9,493.48 is: 13,101.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,045.69 : 23,523.08 = 9,493.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,045.69/23,523.08 = 9,493.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,045.69x = 23,523.08 × 9,493.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,045.69x = 223,315,724.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,315,724.44/17,045.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,101.01

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