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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,143.66, 23,660.44 and 9,590.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,143.66, 23,660.44 and 9,590.41 is: 13,235.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,143.66 : 23,660.44 = 9,590.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,143.66/23,660.44 = 9,590.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,143.66x = 23,660.44 × 9,590.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,143.66x = 226,913,320.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,913,320.38/17,143.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,235.99

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