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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,060.66, 23,545.44 and 9,508.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,060.66, 23,545.44 and 9,508.22 is: 13,122.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,060.66 : 23,545.44 = 9,508.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,060.66/23,545.44 = 9,508.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,060.66x = 23,545.44 × 9,508.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,060.66x = 223,875,223.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,875,223.52/17,060.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,122.31

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