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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,150.40, 23,668.65 and 9,597.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,150.40, 23,668.65 and 9,597.60 is: 13,245.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,150.40 : 23,668.65 = 9,597.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,150.40/23,668.65 = 9,597.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,150.40x = 23,668.65 × 9,597.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,150.40x = 227,162,235.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,162,235.24/17,150.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,245.30

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