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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,083.98, 23,576.07 and 9,531

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,083.98, 23,576.07 and 9,531 is: 13,152.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,083.98 : 23,576.07 = 9,531 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,083.98/23,576.07 = 9,531/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,083.98x = 23,576.07 × 9,531
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,083.98x = 224,703,523.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,703,523.17/17,083.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,152.88

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