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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,126.21, 23,635.26 and 9,573.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,126.21, 23,635.26 and 9,573.09 is: 13,211.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,126.21 : 23,635.26 = 9,573.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,126.21/23,635.26 = 9,573.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,126.21x = 23,635.26 × 9,573.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,126.21x = 226,262,471.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,262,471.15/17,126.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,211.48

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