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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,112.26, 23,614.43 and 9,558.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,112.26, 23,614.43 and 9,558.37 is: 13,190.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,112.26 : 23,614.43 = 9,558.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,112.26/23,614.43 = 9,558.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,112.26x = 23,614.43 × 9,558.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,112.26x = 225,715,459.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,715,459.28/17,112.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,190.28

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