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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,061, 23,544.72 and 9,609

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,061, 23,544.72 and 9,609 is: 13,260.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,061 : 23,544.72 = 9,609 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,061/23,544.72 = 9,609/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,061x = 23,544.72 × 9,609
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,061x = 226,241,214.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,241,214.48/17,061
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,260.72

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