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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,150.96, 23,668.68 and 9,597.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,150.96, 23,668.68 and 9,597.44 is: 13,244.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,150.96 : 23,668.68 = 9,597.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,150.96/23,668.68 = 9,597.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,150.96x = 23,668.68 × 9,597.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,150.96x = 227,158,736.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,158,736.18/17,150.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,244.67

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