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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,150.99, 23,667.05 and 9,595.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,150.99, 23,667.05 and 9,595.92 is: 13,241.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,150.99 : 23,667.05 = 9,595.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,150.99/23,667.05 = 9,595.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,150.99x = 23,667.05 × 9,595.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,150.99x = 227,107,070.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,107,070.46/17,150.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,241.63

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