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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,146.02, 23,663.70 and 9,592.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,146.02, 23,663.70 and 9,592.77 is: 13,239.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,146.02 : 23,663.70 = 9,592.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,146.02/23,663.70 = 9,592.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,146.02x = 23,663.70 × 9,592.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,146.02x = 227,000,431.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,000,431.45/17,146.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,239.25

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