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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,069.30, 23,552.77 and 9,513.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,069.30, 23,552.77 and 9,513.98 is: 13,127.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,069.30 : 23,552.77 = 9,513.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,069.30/23,552.77 = 9,513.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,069.30x = 23,552.77 × 9,513.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,069.30x = 224,080,582.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,080,582.72/17,069.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,127.70

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