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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,060.09, 23,542.61 and 9,506.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,060.09, 23,542.61 and 9,506.30 is: 13,118.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,060.09 : 23,542.61 = 9,506.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,060.09/23,542.61 = 9,506.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,060.09x = 23,542.61 × 9,506.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,060.09x = 223,802,948.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,802,948.20/17,060.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,118.51

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