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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,069.91, 23,554.57 and 9,515.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,069.91, 23,554.57 and 9,515.67 is: 13,130.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,069.91 : 23,554.57 = 9,515.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,069.91/23,554.57 = 9,515.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,069.91x = 23,554.57 × 9,515.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,069.91x = 224,137,515.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,137,515.11/17,069.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,130.56

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