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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,066.44, 23,548.98 and 9,613

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,066.44, 23,548.98 and 9,613 is: 13,264.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,066.44 : 23,548.98 = 9,613 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,066.44/23,548.98 = 9,613/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,066.44x = 23,548.98 × 9,613
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,066.44x = 226,376,344.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,376,344.74/17,066.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,264.42

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