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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,120.16, 23,625.52 and 9,566

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,120.16, 23,625.52 and 9,566 is: 13,200.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,120.16 : 23,625.52 = 9,566 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,120.16/23,625.52 = 9,566/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,120.16x = 23,625.52 × 9,566
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,120.16x = 226,001,724.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,001,724.32/17,120.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,200.91

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