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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,079.46, 23,561.49 and 9,909.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,079.46, 23,561.49 and 9,909.34 is: 13,670.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,079.46 : 23,561.49 = 9,909.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,079.46/23,561.49 = 9,909.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,079.46x = 23,561.49 × 9,909.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,079.46x = 233,478,815.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,478,815.32/17,079.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,670.15

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