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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,046.15, 23,521.10 and 9,492.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,046.15, 23,521.10 and 9,492.09 is: 13,097.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,046.15 : 23,521.10 = 9,492.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,046.15/23,521.10 = 9,492.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,046.15x = 23,521.10 × 9,492.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,046.15x = 223,264,350.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,264,350.64/17,046.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,097.64

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