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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,064.73, 23,548.96 and 9,511.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,064.73, 23,548.96 and 9,511.03 is: 13,125.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,064.73 : 23,548.96 = 9,511.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,064.73/23,548.96 = 9,511.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,064.73x = 23,548.96 × 9,511.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,064.73x = 223,974,865.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,974,865.03/17,064.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,125.02

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