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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,055.61, 23,537.18 and 9,399.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,055.61, 23,537.18 and 9,399.15 is: 12,971.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,055.61 : 23,537.18 = 9,399.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,055.61/23,537.18 = 9,399.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,055.61x = 23,537.18 × 9,399.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,055.61x = 221,229,485.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,229,485.40/17,055.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,971.07

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