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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,061.91, 23,546.81 and 9,510.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,061.91, 23,546.81 and 9,510.69 is: 13,125.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,061.91 : 23,546.81 = 9,510.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,061.91/23,546.81 = 9,510.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,061.91x = 23,546.81 × 9,510.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,061.91x = 223,946,410.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,946,410.40/17,061.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,125.52

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