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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,106.83, 23,606.97 and 9,552.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,106.83, 23,606.97 and 9,552.95 is: 13,182.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,106.83 : 23,606.97 = 9,552.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,106.83/23,606.97 = 9,552.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,106.83x = 23,606.97 × 9,552.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,106.83x = 225,516,156.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,516,156.30/17,106.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,182.81

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