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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,054.76, 23,535.48 and 9,500.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,054.76, 23,535.48 and 9,500.72 is: 13,110.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,054.76 : 23,535.48 = 9,500.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,054.76/23,535.48 = 9,500.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,054.76x = 23,535.48 × 9,500.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,054.76x = 223,604,005.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,604,005.55/17,054.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,110.94

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