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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,120.79, 23,626.72 and 9,567.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,120.79, 23,626.72 and 9,567.14 is: 13,202.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,120.79 : 23,626.72 = 9,567.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,120.79/23,626.72 = 9,567.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,120.79x = 23,626.72 × 9,567.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,120.79x = 226,040,031.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,040,031.81/17,120.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,202.66

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