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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,060.91, 23,545.43 and 9,509.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,060.91, 23,545.43 and 9,509.69 is: 13,124.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,060.91 : 23,545.43 = 9,509.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,060.91/23,545.43 = 9,509.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,060.91x = 23,545.43 × 9,509.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,060.91x = 223,909,574.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,909,574.94/17,060.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,124.13

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