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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,145.18, 23,660.87 and 9,591.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,145.18, 23,660.87 and 9,591.26 is: 13,236.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,145.18 : 23,660.87 = 9,591.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,145.18/23,660.87 = 9,591.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,145.18x = 23,660.87 × 9,591.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,145.18x = 226,937,389.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,937,389.74/17,145.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,236.22

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