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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,110.91, 23,613.54 and 9,556.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,110.91, 23,613.54 and 9,556.96 is: 13,188.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,110.91 : 23,613.54 = 9,556.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,110.91/23,613.54 = 9,556.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,110.91x = 23,613.54 × 9,556.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,110.91x = 225,673,657.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,673,657.24/17,110.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,188.88

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