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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,073.48, 23,560.50 and 9,621

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,073.48, 23,560.50 and 9,621 is: 13,276.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,073.48 : 23,560.50 = 9,621 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,073.48/23,560.50 = 9,621/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,073.48x = 23,560.50 × 9,621
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,073.48x = 226,675,570.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,675,570.50/17,073.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,276.47

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