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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,062.49, 23,545.28 and 9,405.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,062.49, 23,545.28 and 9,405.51 is: 12,979.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,062.49 : 23,545.28 = 9,405.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,062.49/23,545.28 = 9,405.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,062.49x = 23,545.28 × 9,405.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,062.49x = 221,455,319.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,455,319.47/17,062.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,979.08

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