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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,063.96, 23,548.50 and 9,510.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,063.96, 23,548.50 and 9,510.08 is: 13,124.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,063.96 : 23,548.50 = 9,510.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,063.96/23,548.50 = 9,510.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,063.96x = 23,548.50 × 9,510.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,063.96x = 223,948,118.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,948,118.88/17,063.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,124.04

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