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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,122.76, 23,628.56 and 9,567.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,122.76, 23,628.56 and 9,567.60 is: 13,202.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,122.76 : 23,628.56 = 9,567.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,122.76/23,628.56 = 9,567.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,122.76x = 23,628.56 × 9,567.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,122.76x = 226,068,610.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,068,610.66/17,122.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,202.81

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