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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,060.36, 23,542.59 and 9,506.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,060.36, 23,542.59 and 9,506.30 is: 13,118.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,060.36 : 23,542.59 = 9,506.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,060.36/23,542.59 = 9,506.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,060.36x = 23,542.59 × 9,506.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,060.36x = 223,802,923.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,802,923.32/17,060.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,118.30

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