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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,151.67, 23,668.50 and 9,598.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,151.67, 23,668.50 and 9,598.96 is: 13,246.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,151.67 : 23,668.50 = 9,598.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,151.67/23,668.50 = 9,598.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,151.67x = 23,668.50 × 9,598.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,151.67x = 227,192,984.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,192,984.76/17,151.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,246.11

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