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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,063.04, 23,548.72 and 9,510.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,063.04, 23,548.72 and 9,510.60 is: 13,125.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,063.04 : 23,548.72 = 9,510.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,063.04/23,548.72 = 9,510.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,063.04x = 23,548.72 × 9,510.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,063.04x = 223,962,456.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,962,456.43/17,063.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,125.59

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