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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,054.16, 23,534.46 and 9,501

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,054.16, 23,534.46 and 9,501 is: 13,111.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,054.16 : 23,534.46 = 9,501 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,054.16/23,534.46 = 9,501/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,054.16x = 23,534.46 × 9,501
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,054.16x = 223,600,904.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,600,904.46/17,054.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,111.22

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