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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,050.97, 23,530.75 and 9,497.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,050.97, 23,530.75 and 9,497.81 is: 13,107.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,050.97 : 23,530.75 = 9,497.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,050.97/23,530.75 = 9,497.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,050.97x = 23,530.75 × 9,497.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,050.97x = 223,490,627.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,490,627.74/17,050.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,107.21

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