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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,045.76, 23,521.80 and 9,491.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,045.76, 23,521.80 and 9,491.49 is: 13,097.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,045.76 : 23,521.80 = 9,491.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,045.76/23,521.80 = 9,491.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,045.76x = 23,521.80 × 9,491.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,045.76x = 223,256,929.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,256,929.48/17,045.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,097.51

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