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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,104.73, 23,605.57 and 9,551.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,104.73, 23,605.57 and 9,551.05 is: 13,181.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,104.73 : 23,605.57 = 9,551.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,104.73/23,605.57 = 9,551.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,104.73x = 23,605.57 × 9,551.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,104.73x = 225,457,979.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,457,979.35/17,104.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,181.03

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