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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,061.79, 23,545.30 and 9,507.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,061.79, 23,545.30 and 9,507.96 is: 13,120.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,061.79 : 23,545.30 = 9,507.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,061.79/23,545.30 = 9,507.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,061.79x = 23,545.30 × 9,507.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,061.79x = 223,867,702.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,867,702.67/17,061.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,120.99

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