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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,127.19, 23,635.58 and 9,573.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,127.19, 23,635.58 and 9,573.81 is: 13,211.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,127.19 : 23,635.58 = 9,573.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,127.19/23,635.58 = 9,573.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,127.19x = 23,635.58 × 9,573.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,127.19x = 226,282,552.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,282,552.16/17,127.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,211.89

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