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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,057.73, 23,539.16 and 9,503.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,057.73, 23,539.16 and 9,503.60 is: 13,114.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,057.73 : 23,539.16 = 9,503.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,057.73/23,539.16 = 9,503.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,057.73x = 23,539.16 × 9,503.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,057.73x = 223,706,613.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,706,613.58/17,057.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,114.68

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