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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,046, 23,525.64 and 9,595.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,046, 23,525.64 and 9,595.44 is: 13,242.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,046 : 23,525.64 = 9,595.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,046/23,525.64 = 9,595.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,046x = 23,525.64 × 9,595.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,046x = 225,738,867.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,738,867.08/17,046
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,242.92

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