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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,059.66, 23,544.06 and 9,507.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,059.66, 23,544.06 and 9,507.22 is: 13,120.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,059.66 : 23,544.06 = 9,507.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,059.66/23,544.06 = 9,507.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,059.66x = 23,544.06 × 9,507.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,059.66x = 223,838,558.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,838,558.11/17,059.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,120.93

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