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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,060.28, 23,543.82 and 9,506.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,060.28, 23,543.82 and 9,506.64 is: 13,119.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,060.28 : 23,543.82 = 9,506.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,060.28/23,543.82 = 9,506.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,060.28x = 23,543.82 × 9,506.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,060.28x = 223,822,620.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,822,620.96/17,060.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,119.52

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