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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,059.17, 23,541.30 and 9,505.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,059.17, 23,541.30 and 9,505.47 is: 13,117.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,059.17 : 23,541.30 = 9,505.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,059.17/23,541.30 = 9,505.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,059.17x = 23,541.30 × 9,505.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,059.17x = 223,771,120.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,771,120.91/17,059.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,117.35

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