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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,064.73, 23,551.25 and 9,511.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,064.73, 23,551.25 and 9,511.75 is: 13,127.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,064.73 : 23,551.25 = 9,511.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,064.73/23,551.25 = 9,511.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,064.73x = 23,551.25 × 9,511.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,064.73x = 224,013,436.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,013,436.87/17,064.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,127.28

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