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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,056.38, 23,537.87 and 9,604.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,056.38, 23,537.87 and 9,604.38 is: 13,254.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,056.38 : 23,537.87 = 9,604.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,056.38/23,537.87 = 9,604.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,056.38x = 23,537.87 × 9,604.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,056.38x = 226,066,647.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,066,647.87/17,056.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,254.08

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