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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,147.55, 23,664.54 and 9,593.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,147.55, 23,664.54 and 9,593.43 is: 13,239.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,147.55 : 23,664.54 = 9,593.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,147.55/23,664.54 = 9,593.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,147.55x = 23,664.54 × 9,593.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,147.55x = 227,024,134.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,024,134.36/17,147.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,239.45

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