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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,151.30, 23,669.22 and 9,597.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,151.30, 23,669.22 and 9,597.57 is: 13,244.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,151.30 : 23,669.22 = 9,597.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,151.30/23,669.22 = 9,597.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,151.30x = 23,669.22 × 9,597.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,151.30x = 227,166,829.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,166,829.46/17,151.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,244.88

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