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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,062.91, 23,548.19 and 9,511.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,062.91, 23,548.19 and 9,511.69 is: 13,126.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,062.91 : 23,548.19 = 9,511.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,062.91/23,548.19 = 9,511.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,062.91x = 23,548.19 × 9,511.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,062.91x = 223,982,918.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,982,918.04/17,062.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,126.89

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