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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,061.67, 23,544.75 and 9,507.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,061.67, 23,544.75 and 9,507.97 is: 13,120.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,061.67 : 23,544.75 = 9,507.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,061.67/23,544.75 = 9,507.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,061.67x = 23,544.75 × 9,507.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,061.67x = 223,862,776.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,862,776.66/17,061.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,120.80

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