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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,151.78, 23,669.24 and 9,597.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,151.78, 23,669.24 and 9,597.99 is: 13,245.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,151.78 : 23,669.24 = 9,597.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,151.78/23,669.24 = 9,597.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,151.78x = 23,669.24 × 9,597.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,151.78x = 227,177,080.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,177,080.84/17,151.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,245.10

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