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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,151.72, 23,670.48 and 9,598.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,151.72, 23,670.48 and 9,598.74 is: 13,246.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,151.72 : 23,670.48 = 9,598.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,151.72/23,670.48 = 9,598.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,151.72x = 23,670.48 × 9,598.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,151.72x = 227,206,783.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,206,783.20/17,151.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,246.88

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