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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,057.62, 23,541.24 and 9,505.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,057.62, 23,541.24 and 9,505.18 is: 13,118.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,057.62 : 23,541.24 = 9,505.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,057.62/23,541.24 = 9,505.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,057.62x = 23,541.24 × 9,505.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,057.62x = 223,763,723.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,763,723.62/17,057.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,118.11

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