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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,147.84, 23,663.14 and 9,594.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,147.84, 23,663.14 and 9,594.18 is: 13,239.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,147.84 : 23,663.14 = 9,594.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,147.84/23,663.14 = 9,594.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,147.84x = 23,663.14 × 9,594.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,147.84x = 227,028,400.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,028,400.54/17,147.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,239.48

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