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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,063.29, 23,549.25 and 9,510.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,063.29, 23,549.25 and 9,510.31 is: 13,125.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,063.29 : 23,549.25 = 9,510.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,063.29/23,549.25 = 9,510.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,063.29x = 23,549.25 × 9,510.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,063.29x = 223,960,732.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,960,732.87/17,063.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,125.30

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