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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,152.28, 23,671.25 and 9,599.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,152.28, 23,671.25 and 9,599.48 is: 13,247.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,152.28 : 23,671.25 = 9,599.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,152.28/23,671.25 = 9,599.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,152.28x = 23,671.25 × 9,599.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,152.28x = 227,231,524.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,231,524.60/17,152.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,247.89

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