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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,059.88, 23,542.20 and 9,506.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,059.88, 23,542.20 and 9,506.24 is: 13,118.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,059.88 : 23,542.20 = 9,506.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,059.88/23,542.20 = 9,506.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,059.88x = 23,542.20 × 9,506.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,059.88x = 223,797,803.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,797,803.33/17,059.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,118.37

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