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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,122.92, 23,629.76 and 9,569.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,122.92, 23,629.76 and 9,569.52 is: 13,206.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,122.92 : 23,629.76 = 9,569.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,122.92/23,629.76 = 9,569.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,122.92x = 23,629.76 × 9,569.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,122.92x = 226,125,460.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,125,460.92/17,122.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,206.01

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