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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,058.05, 23,539.17 and 9,399.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,058.05, 23,539.17 and 9,399.82 is: 12,971.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,058.05 : 23,539.17 = 9,399.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,058.05/23,539.17 = 9,399.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,058.05x = 23,539.17 × 9,399.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,058.05x = 221,263,960.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,263,960.95/17,058.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,971.23

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