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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,120.25, 23,626.46 and 9,566.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,120.25, 23,626.46 and 9,566.91 is: 13,202.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,120.25 : 23,626.46 = 9,566.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,120.25/23,626.46 = 9,566.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,120.25x = 23,626.46 × 9,566.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,120.25x = 226,032,168.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,032,168.60/17,120.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,202.62

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