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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,068.05, 23,555.34 and 9,514.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,068.05, 23,555.34 and 9,514.80 is: 13,131.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,068.05 : 23,555.34 = 9,514.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,068.05/23,555.34 = 9,514.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,068.05x = 23,555.34 × 9,514.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,068.05x = 224,124,349.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,124,349.03/17,068.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,131.22

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