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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,149.55, 23,666.79 and 9,595.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,149.55, 23,666.79 and 9,595.81 is: 13,242.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,149.55 : 23,666.79 = 9,595.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,149.55/23,666.79 = 9,595.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,149.55x = 23,666.79 × 9,595.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,149.55x = 227,102,085.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,102,085.72/17,149.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,242.46

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