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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,052.91, 23,532.95 and 9,499.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,052.91, 23,532.95 and 9,499.33 is: 13,109.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,052.91 : 23,532.95 = 9,499.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,052.91/23,532.95 = 9,499.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,052.91x = 23,532.95 × 9,499.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,052.91x = 223,547,257.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,547,257.92/17,052.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,109.04

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