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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,147.37, 23,663.19 and 9,593.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,147.37, 23,663.19 and 9,593.70 is: 13,239.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,147.37 : 23,663.19 = 9,593.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,147.37/23,663.19 = 9,593.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,147.37x = 23,663.19 × 9,593.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,147.37x = 227,017,545.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,017,545.90/17,147.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,239.20

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