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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,069.74, 23,555.41 and 9,516.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,069.74, 23,555.41 and 9,516.89 is: 13,132.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,069.74 : 23,555.41 = 9,516.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,069.74/23,555.41 = 9,516.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,069.74x = 23,555.41 × 9,516.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,069.74x = 224,174,280.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,174,280.97/17,069.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,132.85

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