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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,061.42, 23,546.12 and 9,510.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,061.42, 23,546.12 and 9,510.18 is: 13,124.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,061.42 : 23,546.12 = 9,510.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,061.42/23,546.12 = 9,510.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,061.42x = 23,546.12 × 9,510.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,061.42x = 223,927,839.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,927,839.50/17,061.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,124.81

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