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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,059.67, 23,541.99 and 9,505.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,059.67, 23,541.99 and 9,505.97 is: 13,118.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,059.67 : 23,541.99 = 9,505.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,059.67/23,541.99 = 9,505.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,059.67x = 23,541.99 × 9,505.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,059.67x = 223,789,450.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,789,450.68/17,059.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,118.04

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