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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,122.77, 23,629.43 and 9,569.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,122.77, 23,629.43 and 9,569.41 is: 13,205.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,122.77 : 23,629.43 = 9,569.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,122.77/23,629.43 = 9,569.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,122.77x = 23,629.43 × 9,569.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,122.77x = 226,119,703.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,119,703.74/17,122.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,205.79

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