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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,051.67, 23,530.95 and 9,497.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,051.67, 23,530.95 and 9,497.99 is: 13,107.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,051.67 : 23,530.95 = 9,497.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,051.67/23,530.95 = 9,497.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,051.67x = 23,530.95 × 9,497.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,051.67x = 223,496,610.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,496,610.14/17,051.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,107.02

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