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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,064.68, 23,546.40 and 9,509.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,064.68, 23,546.40 and 9,509.35 is: 13,121.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,064.68 : 23,546.40 = 9,509.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,064.68/23,546.40 = 9,509.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,064.68x = 23,546.40 × 9,509.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,064.68x = 223,910,908.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,910,908.46/17,064.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,121.31

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