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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,049.63, 23,529.22 and 9,495.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,049.63, 23,529.22 and 9,495.96 is: 13,104.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,049.63 : 23,529.22 = 9,495.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,049.63/23,529.22 = 9,495.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,049.63x = 23,529.22 × 9,495.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,049.63x = 223,432,508.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,432,508.21/17,049.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,104.83

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