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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,063.85, 23,550.03 and 9,510.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,063.85, 23,550.03 and 9,510.87 is: 13,126.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,063.85 : 23,550.03 = 9,510.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,063.85/23,550.03 = 9,510.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,063.85x = 23,550.03 × 9,510.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,063.85x = 223,981,362.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,981,362.14/17,063.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,126.07

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