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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,068.91, 23,552.77 and 9,514.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,068.91, 23,552.77 and 9,514.35 is: 13,128.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,068.91 : 23,552.77 = 9,514.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,068.91/23,552.77 = 9,514.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,068.91x = 23,552.77 × 9,514.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,068.91x = 224,089,297.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,089,297.25/17,068.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,128.51

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