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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,122.58, 23,630.25 and 9,568.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,122.58, 23,630.25 and 9,568.94 is: 13,205.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,122.58 : 23,630.25 = 9,568.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,122.58/23,630.25 = 9,568.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,122.58x = 23,630.25 × 9,568.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,122.58x = 226,116,444.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,116,444.44/17,122.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,205.75

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