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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,068.68, 23,554.88 and 9,515.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,068.68, 23,554.88 and 9,515.49 is: 13,131.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,068.68 : 23,554.88 = 9,515.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,068.68/23,554.88 = 9,515.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,068.68x = 23,554.88 × 9,515.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,068.68x = 224,136,225.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,136,225.09/17,068.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,131.43

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