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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,060.06, 23,542.26 and 9,506

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,060.06, 23,542.26 and 9,506 is: 13,117.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,060.06 : 23,542.26 = 9,506 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,060.06/23,542.26 = 9,506/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,060.06x = 23,542.26 × 9,506
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,060.06x = 223,792,723.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,792,723.56/17,060.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,117.93

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