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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,059.16, 23,537.52 and 9,607.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,059.16, 23,537.52 and 9,607.16 is: 13,255.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,059.16 : 23,537.52 = 9,607.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,059.16/23,537.52 = 9,607.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,059.16x = 23,537.52 × 9,607.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,059.16x = 226,128,720.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,128,720.64/17,059.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,255.56

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