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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,127.92, 23,636.03 and 9,574.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,127.92, 23,636.03 and 9,574.29 is: 13,212.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,127.92 : 23,636.03 = 9,574.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,127.92/23,636.03 = 9,574.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,127.92x = 23,636.03 × 9,574.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,127.92x = 226,298,157.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,298,157.80/17,127.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,212.24

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