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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,151.21, 23,668.13 and 9,598.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,151.21, 23,668.13 and 9,598.16 is: 13,245.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,151.21 : 23,668.13 = 9,598.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,151.21/23,668.13 = 9,598.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,151.21x = 23,668.13 × 9,598.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,151.21x = 227,170,581.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,170,581.81/17,151.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,245.16

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