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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,082.54, 23,573.93 and 9,529.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,082.54, 23,573.93 and 9,529.36 is: 13,150.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,082.54 : 23,573.93 = 9,529.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,082.54/23,573.93 = 9,529.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,082.54x = 23,573.93 × 9,529.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,082.54x = 224,644,359.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,644,359.00/17,082.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,150.52

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