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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,140.93, 23,652.12 and 9,586.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,140.93, 23,652.12 and 9,586.87 is: 13,228.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,140.93 : 23,652.12 = 9,586.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,140.93/23,652.12 = 9,586.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,140.93x = 23,652.12 × 9,586.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,140.93x = 226,749,799.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,749,799.66/17,140.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,228.56

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