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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,123.05, 23,629.73 and 9,569.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,123.05, 23,629.73 and 9,569.37 is: 13,205.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,123.05 : 23,629.73 = 9,569.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,123.05/23,629.73 = 9,569.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,123.05x = 23,629.73 × 9,569.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,123.05x = 226,121,581.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,121,581.52/17,123.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,205.69

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