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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,131.52, 23,640.32 and 9,577.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,131.52, 23,640.32 and 9,577.44 is: 13,216.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,131.52 : 23,640.32 = 9,577.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,131.52/23,640.32 = 9,577.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,131.52x = 23,640.32 × 9,577.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,131.52x = 226,413,746.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,413,746.38/17,131.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,216.21

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