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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,155.08, 23,676.28 and 9,601.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,155.08, 23,676.28 and 9,601.84 is: 13,251.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,155.08 : 23,676.28 = 9,601.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,155.08/23,676.28 = 9,601.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,155.08x = 23,676.28 × 9,601.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,155.08x = 227,335,852.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,335,852.36/17,155.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,251.81

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