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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,149.67, 23,666.97 and 9,595.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,149.67, 23,666.97 and 9,595.94 is: 13,242.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,149.67 : 23,666.97 = 9,595.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,149.67/23,666.97 = 9,595.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,149.67x = 23,666.97 × 9,595.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,149.67x = 227,106,657.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,106,657.79/17,149.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,242.63

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