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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,154.71, 23,673.96 and 9,602.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,154.71, 23,673.96 and 9,602.35 is: 13,251.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,154.71 : 23,673.96 = 9,602.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,154.71/23,673.96 = 9,602.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,154.71x = 23,673.96 × 9,602.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,154.71x = 227,325,590.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,325,590.62/17,154.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,251.50

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