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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,048.91, 23,527.43 and 9,495.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,048.91, 23,527.43 and 9,495.33 is: 13,103.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,048.91 : 23,527.43 = 9,495.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,048.91/23,527.43 = 9,495.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,048.91x = 23,527.43 × 9,495.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,048.91x = 223,400,711.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,400,711.90/17,048.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,103.52

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