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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,046.81, 23,522.92 and 9,492.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,046.81, 23,522.92 and 9,492.85 is: 13,099.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,046.81 : 23,522.92 = 9,492.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,046.81/23,522.92 = 9,492.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,046.81x = 23,522.92 × 9,492.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,046.81x = 223,299,551.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,299,551.12/17,046.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,099.20

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