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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,060.84, 23,544.42 and 9,608.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,060.84, 23,544.42 and 9,608.68 is: 13,260.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,060.84 : 23,544.42 = 9,608.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,060.84/23,544.42 = 9,608.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,060.84x = 23,544.42 × 9,608.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,060.84x = 226,230,797.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,230,797.57/17,060.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,260.24

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