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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,063.43, 23,546.63 and 9,406.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,063.43, 23,546.63 and 9,406.47 is: 12,980.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,063.43 : 23,546.63 = 9,406.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,063.43/23,546.63 = 9,406.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,063.43x = 23,546.63 × 9,406.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,063.43x = 221,490,621.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,490,621.66/17,063.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,980.43

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