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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,019, 23,486.22 and 9,567

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,019, 23,486.22 and 9,567 is: 13,202.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,019 : 23,486.22 = 9,567 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,019/23,486.22 = 9,567/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,019x = 23,486.22 × 9,567
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,019x = 224,692,666.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,692,666.74/17,019
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,202.46

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