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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,151.56, 23,670.36 and 9,598.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,151.56, 23,670.36 and 9,598.62 is: 13,246.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,151.56 : 23,670.36 = 9,598.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,151.56/23,670.36 = 9,598.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,151.56x = 23,670.36 × 9,598.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,151.56x = 227,202,790.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,202,790.90/17,151.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,246.78

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