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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,011.64, 23,474.86 and 9,560.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,011.64, 23,474.86 and 9,560.76 is: 13,193.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,011.64 : 23,474.86 = 9,560.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,011.64/23,474.86 = 9,560.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,011.64x = 23,474.86 × 9,560.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,011.64x = 224,437,502.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,437,502.49/17,011.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,193.17

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