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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,108.07, 23,607.80 and 9,553.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,108.07, 23,607.80 and 9,553.82 is: 13,183.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,108.07 : 23,607.80 = 9,553.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,108.07/23,607.80 = 9,553.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,108.07x = 23,607.80 × 9,553.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,108.07x = 225,544,505.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,544,505.99/17,108.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,183.52

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