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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,149.09, 23,666.66 and 9,594.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,149.09, 23,666.66 and 9,594.97 is: 13,241.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,149.09 : 23,666.66 = 9,594.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,149.09/23,666.66 = 9,594.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,149.09x = 23,666.66 × 9,594.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,149.09x = 227,080,892.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,080,892.70/17,149.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,241.57

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