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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,061.36, 23,543.97 and 9,507.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,061.36, 23,543.97 and 9,507.30 is: 13,119.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,061.36 : 23,543.97 = 9,507.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,061.36/23,543.97 = 9,507.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,061.36x = 23,543.97 × 9,507.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,061.36x = 223,839,585.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,839,585.98/17,061.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,119.68

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