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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,107.30, 23,607.84 and 9,553.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,107.30, 23,607.84 and 9,553.77 is: 13,184.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,107.30 : 23,607.84 = 9,553.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,107.30/23,607.84 = 9,553.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,107.30x = 23,607.84 × 9,553.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,107.30x = 225,543,873.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,543,873.56/17,107.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,184.07

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