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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,061.59, 23,544.95 and 9,507.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,061.59, 23,544.95 and 9,507.87 is: 13,120.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,061.59 : 23,544.95 = 9,507.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,061.59/23,544.95 = 9,507.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,061.59x = 23,544.95 × 9,507.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,061.59x = 223,862,276.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,862,276.22/17,061.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,120.83

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