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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,101.73, 23,601.43 and 9,548.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,101.73, 23,601.43 and 9,548.05 is: 13,176.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,101.73 : 23,601.43 = 9,548.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,101.73/23,601.43 = 9,548.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,101.73x = 23,601.43 × 9,548.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,101.73x = 225,347,515.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,347,515.70/17,101.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,176.89

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