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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,083.50, 23,575.24 and 9,631.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,083.50, 23,575.24 and 9,631.50 is: 13,291.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,083.50 : 23,575.24 = 9,631.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,083.50/23,575.24 = 9,631.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,083.50x = 23,575.24 × 9,631.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,083.50x = 227,064,924.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,064,924.06/17,083.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,291.48

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