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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,050.08, 23,529.84 and 9,496.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,050.08, 23,529.84 and 9,496.41 is: 13,105.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,050.08 : 23,529.84 = 9,496.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,050.08/23,529.84 = 9,496.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,050.08x = 23,529.84 × 9,496.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,050.08x = 223,449,069.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,449,069.80/17,050.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,105.45

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