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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,075.61, 23,564.93 and 9,521.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,075.61, 23,564.93 and 9,521.65 is: 13,140.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,075.61 : 23,564.93 = 9,521.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,075.61/23,564.93 = 9,521.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,075.61x = 23,564.93 × 9,521.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,075.61x = 224,376,997.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,376,997.58/17,075.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,140.20

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