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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,151.40, 23,668.76 and 9,597.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,151.40, 23,668.76 and 9,597.68 is: 13,244.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,151.40 : 23,668.76 = 9,597.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,151.40/23,668.76 = 9,597.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,151.40x = 23,668.76 × 9,597.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,151.40x = 227,165,184.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,165,184.48/17,151.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,244.70

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