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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,082.24, 23,573.28 and 9,913.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,082.24, 23,573.28 and 9,913.44 is: 13,680.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,082.24 : 23,573.28 = 9,913.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,082.24/23,573.28 = 9,913.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,082.24x = 23,573.28 × 9,913.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,082.24x = 233,692,296.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,692,296.88/17,082.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,680.42

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