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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,122.46, 23,630.08 and 9,569.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,122.46, 23,630.08 and 9,569.34 is: 13,206.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,122.46 : 23,630.08 = 9,569.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,122.46/23,630.08 = 9,569.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,122.46x = 23,630.08 × 9,569.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,122.46x = 226,124,263.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,124,263.77/17,122.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,206.29

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