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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,150.72, 23,668.44 and 9,596.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,150.72, 23,668.44 and 9,596.80 is: 13,243.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,150.72 : 23,668.44 = 9,596.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,150.72/23,668.44 = 9,596.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,150.72x = 23,668.44 × 9,596.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,150.72x = 227,141,284.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,141,284.99/17,150.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,243.83

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