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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,052.61, 23,532.47 and 9,498.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,052.61, 23,532.47 and 9,498.86 is: 13,108.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,052.61 : 23,532.47 = 9,498.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,052.61/23,532.47 = 9,498.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,052.61x = 23,532.47 × 9,498.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,052.61x = 223,531,472.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,531,472.83/17,052.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,108.35

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