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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,045.81, 23,521.54 and 9,491.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,045.81, 23,521.54 and 9,491.85 is: 13,097.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,045.81 : 23,521.54 = 9,491.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,045.81/23,521.54 = 9,491.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,045.81x = 23,521.54 × 9,491.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,045.81x = 223,262,923.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,262,923.52/17,045.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,097.82

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