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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,060.84, 23,543.72 and 9,507.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,060.84, 23,543.72 and 9,507.49 is: 13,120.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,060.84 : 23,543.72 = 9,507.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,060.84/23,543.72 = 9,507.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,060.84x = 23,543.72 × 9,507.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,060.84x = 223,841,682.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,841,682.46/17,060.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,120.20

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