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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,122.68, 23,626.88 and 9,568.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,122.68, 23,626.88 and 9,568.42 is: 13,203.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,122.68 : 23,626.88 = 9,568.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,122.68/23,626.88 = 9,568.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,122.68x = 23,626.88 × 9,568.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,122.68x = 226,071,911.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,071,911.13/17,122.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,203.07

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