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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,137.80, 23,651.34 and 9,583.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,137.80, 23,651.34 and 9,583.98 is: 13,226.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,137.80 : 23,651.34 = 9,583.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,137.80/23,651.34 = 9,583.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,137.80x = 23,651.34 × 9,583.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,137.80x = 226,673,969.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,673,969.53/17,137.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,226.55

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