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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,059.63, 23,544.02 and 9,507.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,059.63, 23,544.02 and 9,507.19 is: 13,120.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,059.63 : 23,544.02 = 9,507.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,059.63/23,544.02 = 9,507.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,059.63x = 23,544.02 × 9,507.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,059.63x = 223,837,524.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,837,524.70/17,059.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,120.89

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