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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,105.79, 23,605.76 and 9,552.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,105.79, 23,605.76 and 9,552.24 is: 13,181.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,105.79 : 23,605.76 = 9,552.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,105.79/23,605.76 = 9,552.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,105.79x = 23,605.76 × 9,552.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,105.79x = 225,487,837.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,487,837.14/17,105.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,181.96

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