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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,086.48, 23,579.52 and 9,533.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,086.48, 23,579.52 and 9,533.52 is: 13,156.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,086.48 : 23,579.52 = 9,533.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,086.48/23,579.52 = 9,533.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,086.48x = 23,579.52 × 9,533.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,086.48x = 224,795,825.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,795,825.51/17,086.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,156.36

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