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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,101.59, 23,601.24 and 9,547.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,101.59, 23,601.24 and 9,547.90 is: 13,176.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,101.59 : 23,601.24 = 9,547.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,101.59/23,601.24 = 9,547.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,101.59x = 23,601.24 × 9,547.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,101.59x = 225,342,279.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,342,279.40/17,101.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,176.69

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