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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,121.96, 23,630.40 and 9,569.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,121.96, 23,630.40 and 9,569.52 is: 13,207.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,121.96 : 23,630.40 = 9,569.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,121.96/23,630.40 = 9,569.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,121.96x = 23,630.40 × 9,569.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,121.96x = 226,131,585.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,131,585.41/17,121.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,207.11

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