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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,146.28, 23,663.14 and 9,593.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,146.28, 23,663.14 and 9,593.37 is: 13,239.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,146.28 : 23,663.14 = 9,593.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,146.28/23,663.14 = 9,593.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,146.28x = 23,663.14 × 9,593.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,146.28x = 227,009,233.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,009,233.40/17,146.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,239.56

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