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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,057.55, 23,538.48 and 9,399.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,057.55, 23,538.48 and 9,399.32 is: 12,970.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,057.55 : 23,538.48 = 9,399.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,057.55/23,538.48 = 9,399.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,057.55x = 23,538.48 × 9,399.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,057.55x = 221,245,588.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,245,588.14/17,057.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,970.54

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