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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,064.60, 23,549.05 and 9,511.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,064.60, 23,549.05 and 9,511.26 is: 13,125.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,064.60 : 23,549.05 = 9,511.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,064.60/23,549.05 = 9,511.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,064.60x = 23,549.05 × 9,511.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,064.60x = 223,981,137.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,981,137.30/17,064.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,125.48

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