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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,128.07, 23,633.70 and 9,571.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,128.07, 23,633.70 and 9,571.98 is: 13,207.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,128.07 : 23,633.70 = 9,571.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,128.07/23,633.70 = 9,571.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,128.07x = 23,633.70 × 9,571.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,128.07x = 226,221,303.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,221,303.73/17,128.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,207.64

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