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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,154.66, 23,671.35 and 9,601.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,154.66, 23,671.35 and 9,601.38 is: 13,248.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,154.66 : 23,671.35 = 9,601.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,154.66/23,671.35 = 9,601.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,154.66x = 23,671.35 × 9,601.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,154.66x = 227,277,626.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,277,626.46/17,154.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,248.74

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