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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,145.69, 23,659.02 and 9,592.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,145.69, 23,659.02 and 9,592.44 is: 13,236.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,145.69 : 23,659.02 = 9,592.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,145.69/23,659.02 = 9,592.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,145.69x = 23,659.02 × 9,592.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,145.69x = 226,947,729.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,947,729.81/17,145.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,236.43

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