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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,050.68, 23,529.95 and 9,498.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,050.68, 23,529.95 and 9,498.47 is: 13,107.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,050.68 : 23,529.95 = 9,498.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,050.68/23,529.95 = 9,498.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,050.68x = 23,529.95 × 9,498.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,050.68x = 223,498,359.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,498,359.03/17,050.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,107.89

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