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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,239.56, 23,790.91 and 9,583.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,239.56, 23,790.91 and 9,583.56 is: 13,225.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,239.56 : 23,790.91 = 9,583.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,239.56/23,790.91 = 9,583.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,239.56x = 23,790.91 × 9,583.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,239.56x = 228,001,518.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,001,518.44/17,239.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,225.48

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