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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,060.46, 23,541.63 and 9,607.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,060.46, 23,541.63 and 9,607.02 is: 13,256.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,060.46 : 23,541.63 = 9,607.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,060.46/23,541.63 = 9,607.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,060.46x = 23,541.63 × 9,607.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,060.46x = 226,164,910.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,164,910.24/17,060.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,256.67

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