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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,061.54, 23,546.66 and 9,509.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,061.54, 23,546.66 and 9,509.10 is: 13,123.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,061.54 : 23,546.66 = 9,509.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,061.54/23,546.66 = 9,509.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,061.54x = 23,546.66 × 9,509.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,061.54x = 223,907,544.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,907,544.61/17,061.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,123.52

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