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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,060.50, 23,543.49 and 9,608.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,060.50, 23,543.49 and 9,608.50 is: 13,259.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,060.50 : 23,543.49 = 9,608.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,060.50/23,543.49 = 9,608.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,060.50x = 23,543.49 × 9,608.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,060.50x = 226,217,623.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,217,623.67/17,060.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,259.73

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