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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,062.88, 23,541.36 and 9,609.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,062.88, 23,541.36 and 9,609.44 is: 13,257.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,062.88 : 23,541.36 = 9,609.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,062.88/23,541.36 = 9,609.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,062.88x = 23,541.36 × 9,609.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,062.88x = 226,219,286.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,219,286.44/17,062.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,257.98

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