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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,059.59, 23,541.91 and 9,505.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,059.59, 23,541.91 and 9,505.76 is: 13,117.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,059.59 : 23,541.91 = 9,505.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,059.59/23,541.91 = 9,505.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,059.59x = 23,541.91 × 9,505.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,059.59x = 223,783,628.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,783,628.69/17,059.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,117.77

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