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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,075.96, 23,564.92 and 9,522.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,075.96, 23,564.92 and 9,522.76 is: 13,141.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,075.96 : 23,564.92 = 9,522.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,075.96/23,564.92 = 9,522.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,075.96x = 23,564.92 × 9,522.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,075.96x = 224,403,201.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,403,201.78/17,075.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,141.47

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