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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,052.60, 23,534.31 and 9,498.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,052.60, 23,534.31 and 9,498.96 is: 13,109.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,052.60 : 23,534.31 = 9,498.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,052.60/23,534.31 = 9,498.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,052.60x = 23,534.31 × 9,498.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,052.60x = 223,551,469.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,551,469.32/17,052.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,109.52

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