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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,153.05, 23,670.06 and 9,598.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,153.05, 23,670.06 and 9,598.06 is: 13,244.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,153.05 : 23,670.06 = 9,598.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,153.05/23,670.06 = 9,598.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,153.05x = 23,670.06 × 9,598.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,153.05x = 227,186,656.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,186,656.08/17,153.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,244.68

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