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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,060.79, 23,540.77 and 9,506.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,060.79, 23,540.77 and 9,506.93 is: 13,117.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,060.79 : 23,540.77 = 9,506.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,060.79/23,540.77 = 9,506.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,060.79x = 23,540.77 × 9,506.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,060.79x = 223,800,369.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,800,369.92/17,060.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,117.82

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