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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,050.43, 23,529.64 and 9,881.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,050.43, 23,529.64 and 9,881.74 is: 13,636.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,050.43 : 23,529.64 = 9,881.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,050.43/23,529.64 = 9,881.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,050.43x = 23,529.64 × 9,881.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,050.43x = 232,513,748.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,513,748.28/17,050.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,636.83

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