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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,059.28, 23,541.87 and 9,890.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,059.28, 23,541.87 and 9,890.61 is: 13,649.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,059.28 : 23,541.87 = 9,890.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,059.28/23,541.87 = 9,890.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,059.28x = 23,541.87 × 9,890.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,059.28x = 232,843,320.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,843,320.20/17,059.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,649.07

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