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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,063.60, 23,546.16 and 9,509.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,063.60, 23,546.16 and 9,509.16 is: 13,121.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,063.60 : 23,546.16 = 9,509.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,063.60/23,546.16 = 9,509.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,063.60x = 23,546.16 × 9,509.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,063.60x = 223,904,202.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,904,202.83/17,063.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,121.74

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