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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,076.15, 23,565.60 and 9,522.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,076.15, 23,565.60 and 9,522.09 is: 13,140.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,076.15 : 23,565.60 = 9,522.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,076.15/23,565.60 = 9,522.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,076.15x = 23,565.60 × 9,522.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,076.15x = 224,393,764.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,393,764.10/17,076.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,140.77

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