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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,060.88, 23,543.58 and 9,507.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,060.88, 23,543.58 and 9,507.24 is: 13,119.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,060.88 : 23,543.58 = 9,507.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,060.88/23,543.58 = 9,507.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,060.88x = 23,543.58 × 9,507.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,060.88x = 223,834,465.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,834,465.52/17,060.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,119.75

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