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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,069.10, 23,555.79 and 9,516.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,069.10, 23,555.79 and 9,516.66 is: 13,133.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,069.10 : 23,555.79 = 9,516.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,069.10/23,555.79 = 9,516.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,069.10x = 23,555.79 × 9,516.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,069.10x = 224,172,444.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,172,444.46/17,069.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,133.23

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