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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,058.67, 23,540.61 and 9,504.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,058.67, 23,540.61 and 9,504.97 is: 13,116.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,058.67 : 23,540.61 = 9,504.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,058.67/23,540.61 = 9,504.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,058.67x = 23,540.61 × 9,504.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,058.67x = 223,752,791.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,752,791.83/17,058.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,116.66

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