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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,056.50, 23,538.15 and 9,604.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,056.50, 23,538.15 and 9,604.50 is: 13,254.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,056.50 : 23,538.15 = 9,604.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,056.50/23,538.15 = 9,604.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,056.50x = 23,538.15 × 9,604.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,056.50x = 226,072,161.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,072,161.68/17,056.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,254.31

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