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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,113.34, 23,613.90 and 9,558.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,113.34, 23,613.90 and 9,558.74 is: 13,189.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,113.34 : 23,613.90 = 9,558.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,113.34/23,613.90 = 9,558.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,113.34x = 23,613.90 × 9,558.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,113.34x = 225,719,130.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,719,130.49/17,113.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,189.66

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