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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,154.74, 23,675.79 and 9,603.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,154.74, 23,675.79 and 9,603.97 is: 13,254.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,154.74 : 23,675.79 = 9,603.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,154.74/23,675.79 = 9,603.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,154.74x = 23,675.79 × 9,603.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,154.74x = 227,381,553.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,381,553.71/17,154.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,254.74

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