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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,057.79, 23,541.48 and 9,505.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,057.79, 23,541.48 and 9,505.35 is: 13,118.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,057.79 : 23,541.48 = 9,505.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,057.79/23,541.48 = 9,505.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,057.79x = 23,541.48 × 9,505.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,057.79x = 223,769,959.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,769,959.39/17,057.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,118.34

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