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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,064.29, 23,550.63 and 9,511.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,064.29, 23,550.63 and 9,511.31 is: 13,126.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,064.29 : 23,550.63 = 9,511.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,064.29/23,550.63 = 9,511.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,064.29x = 23,550.63 × 9,511.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,064.29x = 223,997,342.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,997,342.63/17,064.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,126.67

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