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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,063.16, 23,546.43 and 9,509.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,063.16, 23,546.43 and 9,509.81 is: 13,123.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,063.16 : 23,546.43 = 9,509.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,063.16/23,546.43 = 9,509.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,063.16x = 23,546.43 × 9,509.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,063.16x = 223,921,957.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,921,957.75/17,063.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,123.13

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