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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,066.97, 23,552.36 and 9,513.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,066.97, 23,552.36 and 9,513.21 is: 13,128.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,066.97 : 23,552.36 = 9,513.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,066.97/23,552.36 = 9,513.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,066.97x = 23,552.36 × 9,513.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,066.97x = 224,058,546.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,058,546.68/17,066.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,128.20

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