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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,139.54, 23,652.49 and 9,585.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,139.54, 23,652.49 and 9,585.84 is: 13,228.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,139.54 : 23,652.49 = 9,585.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,139.54/23,652.49 = 9,585.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,139.54x = 23,652.49 × 9,585.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,139.54x = 226,728,866.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,728,866.48/17,139.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,228.41

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