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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,127.78, 23,635.98 and 9,573.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,127.78, 23,635.98 and 9,573.90 is: 13,211.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,127.78 : 23,635.98 = 9,573.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,127.78/23,635.98 = 9,573.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,127.78x = 23,635.98 × 9,573.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,127.78x = 226,288,508.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,288,508.92/17,127.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,211.78

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